CVE-2025-59287
Microsoft Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) Deserialization of Untrusted Data
- Published14 Oct 2025
- Added to CISA KEV24 Oct 2025
- Remediation due14 Nov 2025
Description
Deserialization of untrusted data in Windows Server Update Service allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
References
- https://gist.github.com/hawktrace/880b54fb9c07ddb028baaae401bd3951
- https://hawktrace.com/blog/CVE-2025-59287
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-59287
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-orders-feds-to-patch-windows-server-wsus-flaw-exploited-in-attacks/
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-59287
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-59287-detection-script-rce-vulnerability-in-windows-server-update-service
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-59287-mitigation-script-rce-vulnerability-in-windows-server-update-service
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2025-59287 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2025-59287 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 24 Oct 2025.
How severe is CVE-2025-59287?
CVE-2025-59287 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 100.0% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2025-59287?
Affected products include Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2022, Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2, and 1 more.
How do I fix CVE-2025-59287?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft Windows Server 2016 10.0.14393.8524, Microsoft Windows Server 2019 10.0.17763.7922, Microsoft Windows Server 2022 10.0.20348.4297 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
How Secuno handles this
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.