CVE-2025-48003: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 · Protection Mechanism Failure
Affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.8 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 49% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediately restrict physical access to devices running Windows 10 Version 1809, especially those containing sensitive data encrypted with BitLocker. 2. Accelerate migration plans to supported and updated Windows versions where this vulnerability is patched or mitigated. 3. Employ hardware-based security modules such as TPM (Trusted Platform Module) with enhanced protections and ensure BitLocker is configured to require TPM plus PIN or startup key for stronger authentication. 4. Implement strict device inventory and tracking to quickly identify and respond to lost or stolen devices. 5. Use full disk encryption solutions that combine software and hardware protections and consider multi-factor authentication for device startup. 6. Monitor physical security policies and train staff on the risks of device theft or unauthorized access. 7. Regularly audit and review encryption configurations to ensure compliance with best practices. 8. Stay informed on vendor advisories for patches or workarounds and apply them promptly once available.
Description
Protection mechanism failure in Windows BitLocker allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature with a physical attack.