PatchTheCVECVE-2025-26513: The installer for SAN Host Utilities for Windows versions prior to 8.0 is susceptible to a vulnerability which
CVE-2025-26513 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.0) affecting san host utilities. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The installer for SAN Host Utilities for Windows versions prior to 8.0 is susceptible to a vulnerability which when successfully exploited could allow a local user to escalate their privileges.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.0 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 97%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-269 |
| Published | 2025-08-07 |
| 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-2025-26513?
san host utilities: upgrade to 8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-26513 being exploited?
CVE-2025-26513 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-2025-26513 affect?
CVE-2025-26513 affects san host utilities. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). The installer for SAN Host Utilities for Windows versions prior to 8.0 is susceptible to a vulnerability which when successfully exploited could allow a local user to escalate their privileges.
How urgent is CVE-2025-26513?
Priority 25/100. High severity