Is CVE-2025-0889 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2025-0889 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2025-0889 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2025-0889 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-0889?

CVE-2025-0889 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2025-0889

CWE-268Published: February 26, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Prior to 25.2, a local authenticated attacker can elevate privileges on a system with Privilege Management for Windows installed, via the manipulation of COM objects under certain circumstances where an EPM policy allows for automatic privilege elevation of a user process.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-0889 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.