FKIE_CVE-2025-27488
Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2025-05-13 17:15 - Updated: 2026-06-17 09:03
Severity
Summary
Use of hard-coded credentials in Windows Hardware Lab Kit allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
References
| URL | Tags | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| secure@microsoft.com | https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-27488 | Vendor Advisory |
Impacted products
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"lastModified": "2026-06-17T09:03:41.690",
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Sightings
| Author | Source | Type | Date | Other |
|---|
Nomenclature
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