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CVE-2025-52094

Pdq Smart Deploy vulnerability

7.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.19%
  1. Published22 Aug 2025

Description

Insecure Permissions vulnerability in PDQ Smart Deploy V.3.0.2040 allows a local attacker to execute arbtirary code via the \HKLM\SYSTEM\Setup\SmartDeploy component

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Pdq Smart Deploy< 3.0.2046

Remediation

Fixed in
Pdq Smart Deploy≥ 3.0.2046

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-52094 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-52094 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.19%.

How severe is CVE-2025-52094?

CVE-2025-52094 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-52094?

Affected products include Pdq Smart Deploy.

How do I fix CVE-2025-52094?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Pdq Smart Deploy 3.0.2046 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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