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HIGH

CVE-2025-53779

CVSS v3

7.2

HIGH

EPSS Score

2.7 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

Relative path traversal in Windows Kerberos allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Technical details

Published
2025-08-12

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-53779?

Relative path traversal in Windows Kerberos allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Is CVE-2025-53779 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2025-53779 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.7% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-53779?

CVE-2025-53779 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2 (HIGH severity).

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