CVE-2025-27488: Use of hard-coded credentials in Windows Hardware Lab Kit allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-27488?

windows hardware lab kit: upgrade to 10.1.17763.7010, 10.1.19041.5609, 10.1.20348.3330, 10.1.22621.5040, 10.1.26100.3478. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-27488 being exploited?

CVE-2025-27488 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-27488 affect?

CVE-2025-27488 affects windows hardware lab kit. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). Use of hard-coded credentials in Windows Hardware Lab Kit allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-27488?

Priority 37/100. On your watchlist

Routine

MEDIUM 6.7WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2025-27488 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) affecting windows hardware lab kit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Use of hard-coded credentials in Windows Hardware Lab Kit allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
Published	2025-05-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-13 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft windows hardware lab kit UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.1.17763.7010 · < 10.1.19041.5609 · < 10.1.20348.3330 · < 10.1.22621.5040 · < 10.1.26100.3478

Fixed in: 10.1.17763.7010, 10.1.19041.5609, 10.1.20348.3330, 10.1.22621.5040, 10.1.26100.3478

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy windows-hardware-lab-kit || rpm -q windows-hardware-lab-kit || windows-hardware-lab-kit --version

2. UPGRADE to 10.1.17763.7010 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade windows-hardware-lab-kit

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade windows-hardware-lab-kit

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-27488?

windows hardware lab kit: upgrade to 10.1.17763.7010, 10.1.19041.5609, 10.1.20348.3330, 10.1.22621.5040, 10.1.26100.3478. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-27488 being exploited?

CVE-2025-27488 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-2025-27488 affect?

CVE-2025-27488 affects windows hardware lab kit. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). Use of hard-coded credentials in Windows Hardware Lab Kit allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How urgent is CVE-2025-27488?

Priority 37/100. On your watchlist

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