CVE-2025-49728: Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Microsoft PC Manager allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-49728?

pc manager: upgrade to 3.18.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-49728 being exploited?

CVE-2025-49728 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-2025-49728 affect?

CVE-2025-49728 affects pc manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.0). Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Microsoft PC Manager allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-49728?

Priority 23/100. On your watchlist

Routine

MEDIUM 4.0WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2025-49728 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.0) affecting pc manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Microsoft PC Manager allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.0 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 85%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-312
Published	2025-09-16
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

2025-09-16 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft pc manager UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.18.0.0

Fixed in: 3.18.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pc-manager || rpm -q pc-manager || pc-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.18.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pc-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pc-manager

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-2025-49728?

pc manager: upgrade to 3.18.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-49728 being exploited?

CVE-2025-49728 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-2025-49728 affect?

CVE-2025-49728 affects pc manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.0). Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Microsoft PC Manager allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

How urgent is CVE-2025-49728?

Priority 23/100. On your watchlist

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