CVE-2025-59278 Details
Description
Improper validation of specified type of input in Windows Authentication Methods allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
A vulnerability has been identified in Windows Authentication Methods, where improper validation of certain input types allows an authorized attacker to locally elevate privileges. This issue affects multiple Windows Server and client versions, including Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10 (various versions), Windows 11 (various versions), and Windows Server 2022. The vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker who has logged onto the system, either by running a specially crafted application or by convincing a local user to open a malicious file.
Users can apply the security update for this vulnerability, which is available through the Microsoft Update Catalog. Specific update details can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base articles linked in the product update guidance.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 14, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-59278 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-1287 | Improper Validation of Specified Type of Input | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
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| microsoft windows 10 1507 | < 10.0.10240.21161 |
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| microsoft windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.8519 |
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| microsoft windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.7919 |
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| microsoft windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.6456 |
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| microsoft windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.6456 |
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| microsoft windows 11 22h2 | < 10.0.22621.6060 |
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| microsoft windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.6060 |
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| microsoft windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.6899 |
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| microsoft windows server 2008 | r2 sp1 |
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| microsoft windows server 2012 | r2 |
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| microsoft windows server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.8519 |
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| microsoft windows server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.7919 |
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| microsoft windows server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.4294 |
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| microsoft windows server 2022 23h2 | < 10.0.25398.1913 |
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| microsoft windows server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.6899 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 14, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |