PatchTheCVECVE-2025-0889: Prior to 25.2, a local authenticated attacker can elevate privileges on a system with Privilege Management for
CVE-2025-0889 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting privilege management for windows. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Prior to 25.2, a local authenticated attacker can elevate privileges on a system with Privilege Management for Windows installed, via the manipulation of COM objects under certain circumstances where an EPM policy allows for automatic privilege elevation of a user process.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 90%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-268 |
| Published | 2025-02-26 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2025-0889?
privilege management for windows: upgrade to 25.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-0889 being exploited?
CVE-2025-0889 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2025-0889 affect?
CVE-2025-0889 affects privilege management for windows. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Prior to 25.2, a local authenticated attacker can elevate privileges on a system with Privilege Management for Windows installed, via the manipulation of COM objects under certain circumstances where an EPM policy allows for automatic privi
How urgent is CVE-2025-0889?
Priority 30/100. High severity
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