CVE-2025-24989
Published: February 21, 2025
Official Description
Microsoft Power Pages contains an improper access control vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network potentially bypassing the user registration control.
CISA KEV Advisory
Microsoft Power Pages Improper Access Control Vulnerability
Microsoft Power Pages contains an improper access control vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network potentially bypassing the user registration control.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
This high-severity improper access control vulnerability in Microsoft Power Pages allows an unauthorized remote attacker to elevate privileges, potentially bypassing user registration controls. With confirmed exploitation in the wild and an EPSS score of 0.25708, this flaw presents a significant and urgent security risk. Administrators should prioritize mitigation efforts.
This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable over a network.
Apply all available security updates for Microsoft Power Pages. Implement strict access control policies and regularly audit user permissions to prevent unauthorized privilege escalation.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-24989 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-2025-24989 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.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-24989 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1