CVE-2025-54918: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507 · Improper Authentication
Affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · 25% EPSS · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 11:07 UTC
- EPSS
- 25.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 97% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/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 9 Sep 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
- Upgrade affected systems: The most effective mitigation is to upgrade from Windows 10 Version 1507 to a supported, patched version of Windows 10 or later. This removes the vulnerable NTLM implementation.
- Network segmentation: Restrict network access to vulnerable systems, limiting exposure to untrusted networks and users.
- Disable or restrict NTLM usage: Where possible, disable NTLM authentication or enforce stricter authentication protocols such as Kerberos to reduce attack surface.
- Monitor and alert: Implement monitoring for unusual privilege escalation attempts or anomalous authentication activity on networked Windows systems.
- Apply principle of least privilege: Ensure users and services operate with the minimum necessary privileges to limit potential exploitation impact.
- Use endpoint protection: Deploy advanced endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of detecting privilege escalation and lateral movement behaviors.
- Prepare incident response: Develop and test response plans to quickly contain and remediate exploitation attempts.
- Stay informed: Monitor Microsoft advisories for patches or updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available.
Description
Improper authentication in Windows NTLM allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.