Is CVE-2025-24054 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2025-24054 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2025-24054 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2025-24054 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-24054?

CVE-2025-24054 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2025-24054

Published: April 17, 2025

EPSS:11.93%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:93.6th

Official Description

Microsoft Windows NTLM contains an external control of file name or path vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Microsoft Windows NTLM Hash Disclosure Spoofing Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows NTLM contains an external control of file name or path vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.

Added to KEV: 2025-04-17Federal patch deadline: 2025-05-08

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows NTLM allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network due to external control of file name or path. The high EPSS score of 0.11927 indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation, making this an urgent concern for network security.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, confirming its active use by threat actors.

Recommended Action

Administrators should apply the latest security updates for Microsoft Windows to address this NTLM spoofing vulnerability.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-24054 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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

CISA has added CVE-2025-24054 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.