CVE-2025-24060

CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Apr 8, 2025
Updated: Apr 9, 2025
CWE ID 20

Summary

CVE-2025-24060 is a recently disclosed vulnerability affecting the Windows DWM Core Library. This issue involves a lack of adequate input validation, allowing a malicious actor with local access to exploit the flaw and elevate their privileges. The vulnerability represents a potential threat to Windows systems, as an attacker could leverage it to gain higher-level access and potentially execute more sophisticated attacks. The exact details of the exploit are not yet publicly available, but Microsoft has released a security update to address the issue. It is recommended that all Windows users apply the patch as soon as possible to mitigate the risk.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Windows 10
  • Microsoft Windows 11
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2022

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft