CVE-2025-25011 Beats Uncontrolled Search Path Element can lead to Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) when using the Windows Installer
Local attackers can escalate privileges to SYSTEM by exploiting insecure directory permissions in the Windows Installer.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2025-25011?
CVE-2025-25011 is a high-severity vulnerability in Elastic Beats, published on 30 Jul 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability can lead to local privilege Escalation (LPE) via Insecure Directory Permissions. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of directory permissions. An attacker with local access may exploit this flaw to move and delete arbitrary files, potentially gaining SYSTEM privileges.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-25011?
How do I fix CVE-2025-25011?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2025-25011 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-25011 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as CLEANSTART-2025-AM34484, GHSA-h425-rqxh-h66f.