CVE-2025-49740: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507 · Protection Mechanism Failure
Affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 58% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/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 1507 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Immediate upgrade or migration from Windows 10 Version 1507 to a supported and patched Windows version is the most effective mitigation.
- If upgrading is not immediately feasible, disable or restrict SmartScreen functionality via Group Policy or registry settings to limit exposure, understanding this reduces security posture.
- Implement network segmentation and firewall rules to restrict access to vulnerable systems, especially from untrusted networks or the internet.
- Enhance user awareness training to reduce the likelihood of successful social engineering or phishing attacks that require user interaction.
- Deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of detecting anomalous behaviors indicative of exploitation attempts.
- Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity targeting legacy Windows 10 systems.
- Apply strict application whitelisting to prevent execution of unauthorized software bypassing SmartScreen.
- Regularly audit and inventory systems to identify and prioritize remediation of vulnerable Windows 10 Version 1507 deployments.
- Stay updated with Microsoft advisories for any forthcoming patches or workarounds related to this CVE.
Description
Protection mechanism failure in Windows SmartScreen allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.