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7.8
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2025-64669
Windows Admin Center Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Description

Improper access control in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

INFO

Published Date :

Dec. 11, 2025, 6:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

Dec. 12, 2025, 5:30 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

[email protected]
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-64669 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Microsoft windows_admin_center
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH f38d906d-7342-40ea-92c1-6c4a2c6478c8
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Update Windows Admin Center to the latest version for security.
  • Apply security updates from Microsoft.
  • Install the latest Windows Admin Center version.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2025-64669 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2025-64669.

URL Resource
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-64669 Vendor Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-64669 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-64669 weaknesses.

CAPEC-19: Embedding Scripts within Scripts Embedding Scripts within Scripts CAPEC-441: Malicious Logic Insertion Malicious Logic Insertion CAPEC-478: Modification of Windows Service Configuration Modification of Windows Service Configuration CAPEC-479: Malicious Root Certificate Malicious Root Certificate CAPEC-502: Intent Spoof Intent Spoof CAPEC-503: WebView Exposure WebView Exposure CAPEC-536: Data Injected During Configuration Data Injected During Configuration CAPEC-546: Incomplete Data Deletion in a Multi-Tenant Environment Incomplete Data Deletion in a Multi-Tenant Environment CAPEC-550: Install New Service Install New Service CAPEC-551: Modify Existing Service Modify Existing Service CAPEC-552: Install Rootkit Install Rootkit CAPEC-556: Replace File Extension Handlers Replace File Extension Handlers CAPEC-558: Replace Trusted Executable Replace Trusted Executable CAPEC-562: Modify Shared File Modify Shared File CAPEC-563: Add Malicious File to Shared Webroot Add Malicious File to Shared Webroot CAPEC-564: Run Software at Logon Run Software at Logon CAPEC-578: Disable Security Software Disable Security Software

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2025-64669 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • CybersecurityNews
Cybersecurity Weekly Recap – PornHub Breach, Cisco 0-Day, Amazon Detains DPRK IT Worker, and more

In a week that revealed the flaws in digital trust, cybersecurity headlines were filled with high-profile breaches, zero-day exploits, and bold nation-state espionage. Attackers claimed to have swiped ... Read more

Published Date: Dec 21, 2025 (12 hours, 8 minutes ago)
  • Daily CyberSecurity
Windows Admin Center Flaw (CVE-2025-64669): How a Simple Folder Permission Opened the Door to SYSTEM Access

A high-severity security oversight in Microsoft’s Windows Admin Center (WAC) has been unearthed, revealing how a basic permission error could allow any standard user to seize complete control of a ser ... Read more

Published Date: Dec 17, 2025 (5 days, 2 hours ago)
  • Daily CyberSecurity
GhostPairing: New Attack Hijacks WhatsApp via Linked Devices, Tricking Users with Fake Facebook QR Code

A deceptive new cyberattack campaign is turning one of WhatsApp’s most convenient features into a weapon, allowing hackers to take full control of user accounts without ever stealing a password or tou ... Read more

Published Date: Dec 17, 2025 (5 days, 2 hours ago)
  • CybersecurityNews
Fortinet FortiWeb Vulnerability (CVE-2025-64446) Exploited in the Wild for Full Admin Takeover

Threat actors have been actively exploiting a critical path-traversal vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiWeb web application firewall since early October 2025, allowing unauthenticated attackers to crea ... Read more

Published Date: Dec 16, 2025 (5 days, 11 hours ago)
  • CybersecurityNews
Windows Admin Center Vulnerability (CVE-2025-64669) Let Attackers Escalate Privileges

A new local privilege escalation vulnerability in Microsoft’s Windows Admin Center (WAC), affecting versions up to 2.4.2.1 and environments running WAC 2411 and earlier. Tracked as CVE-2025-64669, the ... Read more

Published Date: Dec 16, 2025 (5 days, 12 hours ago)

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2025-64669 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Dec. 12, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_admin_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2511
    Added Reference Type Microsoft Corporation: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-64669 Types: Vendor Advisory
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Dec. 11, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Improper access control in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-284
    Added Reference https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-64669
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 7.8
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality Impact
Integrity Impact
Availability Impact