CVE-2025-49725: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 · Use After Free
Affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 24% 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Upgrade or patch: Organizations should prioritize upgrading Windows 10 Version 1607 systems to a supported, patched version of Windows 10 or later. If patches become available for this CVE, apply them promptly.
- Restrict local access: Limit local administrative and user access to systems running Windows 10 1607, especially in shared or public environments.
- Implement application control: Use application whitelisting and endpoint protection solutions to prevent unauthorized code execution and privilege escalation attempts.
- Monitor and audit: Enable detailed logging and monitor for suspicious local privilege escalation attempts or unusual process behaviors related to Windows Notification components.
- Harden endpoints: Employ least privilege principles, disable unnecessary services, and enforce strong authentication to reduce attack surface.
- Network segmentation: Isolate legacy systems to limit lateral movement opportunities if compromised.
- User awareness: Educate users about the risks of local access and the importance of reporting suspicious activity.
- Incident response readiness: Prepare to detect and respond to potential exploitation attempts targeting this vulnerability.
Description
Use after free in Windows Notification allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.