CVE-2025-47982: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 · Improper Input Validation
Affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 36% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 8 Jul 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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Apply official patches or updates from Microsoft as soon as they become available for Windows 10 Version 1607. 2. If patching is not immediately possible, restrict local user privileges to the minimum necessary, preventing unauthorized users from accessing vulnerable systems. 3. Employ application whitelisting and endpoint protection solutions capable of detecting suspicious privilege escalation attempts. 4. Monitor system logs and security events for unusual activity indicative of exploitation attempts. 5. Consider upgrading legacy systems to supported Windows versions to benefit from ongoing security updates and improved security features. 6. Implement network segmentation to limit access to critical systems running legacy software. 7. Educate IT staff about the risks associated with legacy operating systems and the importance of timely patch management. 8. Use vulnerability scanning tools to identify systems running the affected Windows version and prioritize remediation accordingly.
Description
Improper input validation in Windows Storage VSP Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.