CVE-2025-53150: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 · Use After Free
Affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 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 14 Oct 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 1809 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Apply official security patches from Microsoft as soon as they become available for Windows 10 Version 1809. Monitor Microsoft security advisories closely.
- If patches are not yet available, restrict local access to affected systems by enforcing strict access controls and limiting the number of users with local login privileges.
- Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of detecting anomalous behavior indicative of use-after-free exploitation attempts, such as unusual memory access patterns or privilege escalation activities.
- Use application whitelisting and privilege management tools to limit the ability of unauthorized processes to execute or escalate privileges.
- Conduct regular system audits to identify and decommission legacy systems running outdated Windows versions when possible.
- Implement network segmentation to contain potential compromises and prevent lateral movement from affected hosts.
- Educate IT staff and users about the risks of local privilege escalation vulnerabilities and the importance of applying updates promptly.
- Consider upgrading to a more recent, supported Windows version if feasible, as Windows 10 Version 1809 is an older release with limited ongoing support.
Description
Use after free in Windows Digital Media allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.