#VU117278 Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2025-53139
Published: October 15, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU117278
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-53139
CWE-ID: CWE-319
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to software uses insecure communication channel to transmit sensitive information in Windows Hello. A local attacker can gain access to sensitive data and bypass the Windows Hello Facial and Fingerprint Recognition security feature.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.