CVE-2025-59512: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 · Improper Access Control
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
- 3.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 87% 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 11 Nov 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
- Restrict local user access: Limit the number of users with local access to systems running Windows 10 Version 1607, especially those with standard user privileges.
- Audit and monitor CEIP-related permissions and activities: Use system auditing tools to detect unusual access or modifications related to the Customer Experience Improvement Program components.
- Apply principle of least privilege: Ensure users operate with the minimum privileges necessary to reduce the impact of potential exploitation.
- Upgrade affected systems: Plan and execute an upgrade to a supported and patched version of Windows 10 or later, as Windows 10 Version 1607 is outdated and may no longer receive security updates.
- Implement endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions: Deploy advanced monitoring to detect suspicious privilege escalation attempts.
- Prepare for vendor patches: Monitor Microsoft security advisories and apply patches promptly once available.
- Use application whitelisting and restrict execution of unauthorized binaries to limit attacker capabilities post-exploitation.
- Conduct regular security awareness training to reduce risk of initial compromise that could lead to exploitation of this vulnerability.
Description
Improper access control in Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
References
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-59512 (opens in a new tab)
- vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-59512-detection-script-eop-vulnerability-affecting-ceip-by-microsoft (opens in a new tab)
- vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-59512-mitigation-script-eop-vulnerability-affecting-ceip-by-microsoft (opens in a new tab)