CVE-2025-48809 Windows Secure Kernel Mode Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Medium 5.5 Published Updated

An authorized local attacker can disclose sensitive information due to security-critical code removal in the Windows Kernel.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-48809?

CVE-2025-48809 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11 24h2, published on 8 Jul 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Processor optimization removal or modification of security-critical code in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

Weakness: CWE-1037

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-48809?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 11 24h2, Microsoft Windows Server 2025.

How do I fix CVE-2025-48809?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-48809 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-48809 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-48809 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows 11 24h2 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-58c9-xg8g-x33q.

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