CVE-2025-27997 Privilege escalation in n/a
Attackers can escalate privileges by placing malicious scripts in the ProgramData directory, affecting Battle.net client users.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-27997?
CVE-2025-27997 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 May 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue in Blizzard Battle.net v2.40.0.15267 allows attackers to escalate privileges via placing a crafted shell script or executable into the C:\ProgramData directory.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-27997?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Blizzard Battle.net.
How do I fix CVE-2025-27997?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-27997 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-27997 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-27997 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9mgg-ww23-jfhc.