Microsoft Windows Improper Access Control Vulnerability
Microsoft — Windows
- Added to KEV catalog
- 14 October 2025
- Federal remediation due date
- 4 November 2025
- Weakness classification (CWE)
- CWE-284
CISA Description
Microsoft Windows contains an improper access control vulnerability in Windows Remote Access Connection Manager which could allow an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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.
Notes
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2025-59230 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-59230
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