#VU115750 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in PC Manager - CVE-2025-49728
Published: September 17, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU115750
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49728
CWE-ID: CWE-312
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
PC Manager
PC Manager
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to storage of sensitive information in clear text. A local user can obtain the key and partially bypass the application's cryptographic protections.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.