SB2025071861 - Privilege escalation in Sophos Intercept X for Windows Installer



SB2025071861 - Privilege escalation in Sophos Intercept X for Windows Installer

Published: July 18, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025071861
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-7472)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to an unspecified error in the Intercept X for Windows installer. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.