PatchTheCVEhardware read \& write utility vulnerabilities and fixes
Recent CVEs affecting hardware read \& write utility, with upgrade or downgrade steps. 1 tracked.
Also searched as: hardwareread\&writeutility.
hardware read \& write utility has 1 tracked vulnerability, 1 critical. A fixed release or vendor patch exists for 1. Most recent: 2026-03-04. Highest priority: CVE-2025-66678 (score 60/100).
- CVE-2025-66678 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE An issue in the HwRwDrv.sys component of Nil Hardware Editor Hardware Read & Write Utility v1.25.11.26 and ear
FAQ
How do I fix hardware read \& write utility vulnerabilities?
Open the CVE for your version, check the affected range, then follow the listed action: upgrade to the fixed release, or downgrade or mitigate if no fix exists yet. Commands for each OS are shown on every CVE page.
Is hardware read \& write utility being exploited right now?
None of the tracked hardware read \& write utility CVEs are on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the moment. This is checked every 20 minutes.
Which hardware read \& write utility CVE should I patch first?
CVE-2025-66678 currently ranks highest (60/100): An issue in the HwRwDrv.sys component of Nil Hardware Editor Hardware Read & Write Utility v1.25.11.26 and ear.