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CVE-2025-47809

Wibu CodeMeter privilege escalation

8.2 HIGHEPSS 0.18%
  1. Published15 May 2025

Description

Wibu CodeMeter before 8.30a sometimes allows privilege escalation immediately after installation (before a logoff or reboot). For exploitation, there must have been an unprivileged installation with UAC, and the CodeMeter Control Center component must be installed, and the CodeMeter Control Center component must not have been restarted. In this scenario, the local user can navigate from Import License to a privileged instance of Windows Explorer.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredHigh
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-47809 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-47809 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.18%.

How severe is CVE-2025-47809?

CVE-2025-47809 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2025-47809?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.