MEDIUM · 5.4

CVE-2025-27472

Protection mechanism failure in Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

Vulnerability Description

Protection mechanism failure in Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
LOW
Availability
LOW

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10 1507< 10.0.10240.20978
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-27472?

CVE-2025-27472 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Protection mechanism failure in Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

How severe is CVE-2025-27472?

CVE-2025-27472 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-27472?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.