Microsoft Windows: Improper neutralization in Microsoft Management Console (CVE-2025-26633) #shorts

Summary

Welcome to today's podcast episode where we'll dive into a significant cybersecurity issue affecting many users around the world. Our focus for today is CVE-2025-26633, a critical vulnerability found in Microsoft's Windows Management Console. This flaw can lead to local privilege escalation and has already seen exploitation by malicious actors, including Russian hackers.

Product details

This vulnerability affects a wide range of Microsoft products, including various versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server. Specifically, it impacts Windows 10 Version 1809, 21H2, 22H2, and 1507; Windows 11 versions 22H2, 22H3, 23H2, and 24H2; and several versions of Windows Server, including 2008, 2012, and 2022, among others.

Vulnerability type summary

CVE-2025-26633 is categorized under CWE-707: Improper Neutralization, which essentially means there are issues in the software that allow attackers to bypass certain security features. In this specific case, it allows unauthorized attackers to escalate privileges locally on affected systems.

Details of the vulnerability

The core issue here lies within the Microsoft Management Console, which doesn't correctly neutralize specific inputs. This flaw has been actively exploited by hackers, including a group known as Water Gamayun, to bypass security mechanisms and deploy new backdoors into compromised systems. Fortunately, Microsoft has addressed this vulnerability in its March 2025 Patch Tuesday, but users must ensure they have updated their systems to be protected.

Conclusion

In conclusion, CVE-2025-26633 represents a critical risk for users and organizations running vulnerable versions of Microsoft Windows products. It's paramount that affected users apply the necessary patches provided by Microsoft to prevent exploitation. As always, staying informed and vigilant is key in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity.

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CVE database technical details

CVE ID

CVE-2025-26633

Description

Improper neutralization in Microsoft Management Console allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Provider

microsoft

CWE / problem types

CWE-707: Improper Neutralization

Affected Software Versions

Microsoft:Windows 10 Version 1809:[{'version': '10.0.17763.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.17763.7009', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows Server 2019:[{'version': '10.0.17763.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.17763.7009', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation):[{'version': '10.0.17763.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.17763.7009', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows Server 2022:[{'version': '10.0.20348.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.20348.3328', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows 10 Version 21H2:[{'version': '10.0.19044.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.19044.5608', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows 11 version 22H2:[{'version': '10.0.22621.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.22621.5039', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows 10 Version 22H2:[{'version': '10.0.19045.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.19045.5608', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation):[{'version': '10.0.26100.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.26100.3476', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows 11 version 22H3:[{'version': '10.0.22631.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.22631.5039', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows 11 Version 23H2:[{'version': '10.0.22631.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.22631.5039', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation):[{'version': '10.0.25398.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.25398.1486', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows 11 Version 24H2:[{'version': '10.0.26100.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.26100.3476', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows Server 2025:[{'version': '10.0.26100.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.26100.3476', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows 10 Version 1507:[{'version': '10.0.10240.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.10240.20947', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows 10 Version 1607:[{'version': '10.0.14393.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.14393.7876', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows Server 2016:[{'version': '10.0.14393.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.14393.7876', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation):[{'version': '10.0.14393.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.14393.7876', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2:[{'version': '6.0.6003.0', 'lessThan': '6.0.6003.23168', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation):[{'version': '6.0.6003.0', 'lessThan': '6.0.6003.23168', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2:[{'version': '6.0.6003.0', 'lessThan': '6.0.6003.23168', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1:[{'version': '6.1.7601.0', 'lessThan': '6.1.7601.27618', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation):[{'version': '6.1.7601.0', 'lessThan': '6.1.7601.27618', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows Server 2012:[{'version': '6.2.9200.0', 'lessThan': '6.2.9200.25368', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation):[{'version': '6.2.9200.0', 'lessThan': '6.2.9200.25368', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows Server 2012 R2:[{'version': '6.3.9600.0', 'lessThan': '6.3.9600.22470', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}],Microsoft:Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation):[{'version': '6.3.9600.0', 'lessThan': '6.3.9600.22470', 'versionType': 'custom', 'status': 'affected'}]

Date Published

2025-03-11T16:59:24.607Z

Last Updated

2025-04-29T22:06:52.834Z