CVE-2025-7472 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

A local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Intercept X for Windows installer prior version 1.22 can lead to a local user gaining system level privileges, if the installer is run as SYSTEM.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-427

References

https://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-advisories/sophos-sa-20250717-cix-lpe

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-7472?

CVE-2025-7472 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Intercept X for Windows installer prior version 1.22 can lead to a local user gaining system level privileges, if the installer is run as SYSTEM.

How severe is CVE-2025-7472?

CVE-2025-7472 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-7472?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.