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MEDIUM · 6.7

CVE-2025-27488

Use of hard-coded credentials in Windows Hardware Lab Kit allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Vulnerability Description

Use of hard-coded credentials in Windows Hardware Lab Kit allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows Hardware Lab Kit< 10.1.17763.7010
MicrosoftWindows 10 1809-
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019-
MicrosoftWindows 10 2004-
MicrosoftWindows 10 20H2-
MicrosoftWindows 10 21H1-
MicrosoftWindows 10 21H2-
MicrosoftWindows 10 22H2-
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022-
MicrosoftWindows 11 22H2-
MicrosoftWindows 11 24H2-
MicrosoftWindows Server 2025-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-798

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-27488?

CVE-2025-27488 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). Use of hard-coded credentials in Windows Hardware Lab Kit allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2025-27488?

CVE-2025-27488 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-27488?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Hardware Lab Kit, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows 10 2004, Microsoft Windows 10 20H2.