CVE-2025-9869: Razer Synapse 3 Macro Module Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-9869?

synapse: upgrade to 3.10.730.71519. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-9869 being exploited?

CVE-2025-9869 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-2025-9869 affect?

CVE-2025-9869 affects synapse. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Razer Synapse 3 Macro Module Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Razer Synapse 3. An attacker must first obtain the ability t

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-9869 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting synapse. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Razer Synapse 3 Macro Module Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Razer Synapse 3. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Razer Synapse Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the serv

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 91%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2025-10-29
Last modified	2026-10-08

Publisher (CNA): Zero Day Initiative · Vendor: razer

Last updated 2026-10-08 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-10-29 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-08 11:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

razer synapse UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.10.730.71519

Fixed in: 3.10.730.71519

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy synapse || rpm -q synapse || synapse --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.10.730.71519 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade synapse

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade synapse

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-2025-9869?

synapse: upgrade to 3.10.730.71519. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-9869 being exploited?

CVE-2025-9869 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-2025-9869 affect?

CVE-2025-9869 affects synapse. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Razer Synapse 3 Macro Module Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Razer Synapse 3. An attacker must first obtain the ability t

How urgent is CVE-2025-9869?

Priority 30/100. High severity

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References

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