CVE-2025-59516

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CVSS 3.1

7.8 high

EPSS

2%p83

Published

Dec 9, 2025 (Dec 9, 2025)

Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Description

Missing authentication for critical function in Windows Storage VSP Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Vendors: microsoft
Products: windows 10 1809, windows 10 21h2, windows 10 22h2, windows 11 23h2, windows 11 24h2, windows 11 25h2, windows server 2019, windows server 2022, windows server 2022 23h2, windows server 2025
Weakness: CWE-73, CWE-306
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

NVD CVE.org GitHub PoCs EPSS (2.3%)

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