CVE-2025-30182: Intel(R) Distribution for Python software installers · Escalation of Privilege
Affects Intel(R) Distribution for Python software installersSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.4 Medium : upgrade to 2025.2.0 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 2% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2025.2.0
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 11 Nov 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Intel(R) Distribution for Python software installers to 2025.2.0.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Intel(R) Distribution for Python software installers | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
To mitigate this vulnerability, organizations should promptly update Intel(R) Distribution for Python software installers to version 2025.2.0 or later, where the uncontrolled search path issue has been addressed. Until patching is possible, restrict local access to systems running vulnerable versions to trusted users only and enforce strict user privilege separation to minimize the risk of privilege escalation. Implement application whitelisting and integrity monitoring to detect unauthorized modifications or execution of unexpected binaries in the installer’s search paths. Educate users to avoid executing installers or related software under suspicious conditions and to report unusual prompts or behaviors. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor for signs of privilege escalation attempts. Regularly audit installed software versions and configurations to ensure compliance with security policies. Finally, consider isolating development environments that use Intel Python distributions to limit potential damage from local exploits.
Description
Uncontrolled search path for some Intel(R) Distribution for Python software installers before version 2025.2.0 within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of privilege. Unprivileged software adversary with an authenticated user combined with a high complexity attack may enable escalation of privilege. This result may potentially occur via local access when attack requirements are present without special internal knowledge and requires active user interaction. The potential vulnerability may impact the confidentiality (high), integrity (high) and availability (high) of the vulnerable system, resulting in subsequent system confidentiality (none), integrity (none) and availability (none) impacts.