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CVE-2025-48800: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507 · Protection Mechanism Failure

Affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507Source CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.8 Medium.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
6.8Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 52% 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:C

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 8 Jul 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507Affected
  • =10.0.10240.0
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

To mitigate CVE-2025-48800, European organizations should prioritize upgrading all affected Windows 10 Version 1507 systems to the latest supported Windows versions where BitLocker protections have been enhanced and patched. Additionally, organizations should enforce strict physical security controls such as secure storage of devices, use of cable locks, and controlled access to sensitive areas to prevent unauthorized physical access. Implementing hardware-based security features like TPM (Trusted Platform Module) with secure boot can further harden BitLocker against physical tampering. Regular audits and inventory management of endpoint devices will help identify and phase out legacy systems still running vulnerable versions. Training employees on the importance of physical device security and incident response procedures for lost or stolen devices is also critical. Finally, organizations should monitor threat intelligence sources for any emerging exploits and apply patches promptly once available.

Description

Protection mechanism failure in Windows BitLocker allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature with a physical attack.

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