CVE-2025-48800: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507 · Protection Mechanism Failure
Affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507Source 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 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: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 1507 | Affected
| 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.