CVE-2025-54100: CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Windows PowerShell allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-54100) affects Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0) and involves improper neutralization of special elements in commands processed by Windows PowerShell. This flaw enables an unauthorized attacker with local access to execute arbitrary code by injecting malicious commands. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) reflects that the attack requires local access and user interaction but can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthorized local attacker to execute arbitrary code with potentially high impact on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could lead to full system compromise on affected Windows 10 Version 1607 systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official Microsoft update for Windows 10 Version 1607 to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation guidance is provided or required beyond applying the patch.
CVE-2025-54100: CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Windows PowerShell allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-54100) affects Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0) and involves improper neutralization of special elements in commands processed by Windows PowerShell. This flaw enables an unauthorized attacker with local access to execute arbitrary code by injecting malicious commands. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) reflects that the attack requires local access and user interaction but can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthorized local attacker to execute arbitrary code with potentially high impact on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could lead to full system compromise on affected Windows 10 Version 1607 systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official Microsoft update for Windows 10 Version 1607 to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation guidance is provided or required beyond applying the patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2025-07-16T19:49:12.439Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 693867e174ebaa3babaf6f33
Added to database: 12/9/2025, 6:18:09 PM
Last enriched: 4/17/2026, 11:12:09 AM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 11:57:23 PM
Views: 220
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