CVE-2025-59230 Microsoft Windows Improper Access Control
An authorized local attacker can elevate privileges due to improper access control in the Windows Remote Access Connection Manager.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 14 Oct 2025
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-59230?
CVE-2025-59230 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1507, published on 14 Oct 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper access control in Windows Remote Access Connection Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-59230?
It affects 16 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2, Microsoft Windows 11 22h2 and 10 more.
How do I fix CVE-2025-59230?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-59230 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 4 Nov 2025.
Is CVE-2025-59230 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2025-59230 in the wild since at least 14 Oct 2025.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-8cmf-rx89-f229.