Incorrect Privilege Assignment in MetaDefender Endpoint Security SDK - CVE-2025-0131
Published: May 15, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU109204
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-0131
CWE-ID: CWE-266
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: OPSWAT
Affected software:
MetaDefender Endpoint Security SDK
MetaDefender Endpoint Security SDK
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect privilege assignment. A local user can win a race condition and gain elevated privileges on the system.
How to mitigate CVE-2025-0131
Install updates from vendor's website.