CVE-2025-53800: 
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

A critical Elevation of Privilege vulnerability (CVE-2025-53800) was discovered in the Microsoft Graphics Component. The vulnerability affects Windows systems and was disclosed on January 7, 2025 (NVD). The flaw allows attackers to perform local privilege elevation through the Microsoft Graphics Component (GBHackers).

The vulnerability is classified as an Elevation of Privilege (EoP) flaw in the Microsoft Graphics Component. It received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 HIGH with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability was assessed by both Patchstack and CISA-ADP with the same severity rating (NVD).

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to elevate their privileges locally on affected Windows systems. The high CVSS score indicates that successful exploitation could lead to significant impact on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system (GBHackers).

Microsoft has released patches for this vulnerability as part of the September 2025 Patch Tuesday updates. System administrators are strongly advised to apply the security updates promptly to mitigate the risk (BleepingComputer).