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CVE-2025-26633 CISA KEV — actively exploited Ransomware-linked

Microsoft Windows Management Console (MMC) Improper Neutralization Vulnerability

Microsoft — Windows 10 Version 1507

Improper neutralization in Microsoft Management Console allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

CVSS scoreHigh

7.0

EPSS — exploitation probabilityMedium

30.4%

Vector breakdown

Attack vector
Local
Attack complexity
High
Privileges required
None
User interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C

Published
Mar 11, 2025
Modified
Aug 5, 2026
Added to KEV
Mar 11, 2025
Federal patch due
Apr 1, 2025

CISA required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Weakness classification

Proof-of-concept & exploitation references

Public repositories whose name or description references CVE-2025-26633, found via a live GitHub search at request time. These are community-sourced signals, not a verified working exploit — cross-check each one before relying on it, and treat higher star counts and recent activity as (weak) corroboration, not proof.

No public GitHub repositories referencing CVE-2025-26633 were found at last check. Absence here is not proof no exploit exists — see the references below for vendor advisories and write-ups.

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-26633?

Improper neutralization in Microsoft Management Console allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

How severe is CVE-2025-26633?

CVE-2025-26633 has a CVSS base score of 7.0 out of 10 (CVSS 3.1).

Is CVE-2025-26633 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. CVE-2025-26633 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added Mar 11, 2025, meaning CISA has confirmed evidence of active exploitation. It is also flagged as used in ransomware campaigns.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2025-26633?

30.4% - meaning FIRST.org's EPSS model estimates a 30.4% probability this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within 30 days (98% percentile among all scored CVEs).

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-26633?

CVE-2025-26633 is classified under CWE-707 (CWE-707: Improper Neutralization).

Cross-checked against

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