SB2025091005 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft PowerShell Direct
Published: September 10, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025091005
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 restriction of communication channel to intended endpoints (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49734)
CWE-ID: CWE-923 - Improper Restriction of Communication Channel to Intended Endpoints
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/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 compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper restriction of communication channel to intended endpoints in PowerShell Direct. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.