SB2025081308 - Improper Authentication in Microsoft Windows Installer
Published: August 13, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025081308
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-50173)
CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to weak authentication in Windows Installer. A local user can bypass authentication process and gain elevated privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.