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HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2025-30400

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.9 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-19

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

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Affected and fixed versions

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Description

Use after free in Windows DWM allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
2025-05-13
Patch Due Date
2025-06-03
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
2025-05-13
Last Modified
2025-10-27

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-30400?

Use after free in Windows DWM allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Is CVE-2025-30400 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2025-30400 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2025-06-03.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-30400?

CVE-2025-30400 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

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