CVE-2025-61973: Epic Games Store · Improper Access Control
Affects Epic Games StoreSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 4% 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:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 Jan 2026
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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Epic GamesEpic Games Store | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Restrict installation permissions: Ensure only trusted administrators can install or update Epic Games Store to prevent unauthorized DLL replacement. 2. Implement strict file system ACLs on installation directories and temporary folders used during installation to prevent low-privilege users from modifying DLL files. 3. Monitor file integrity during installation using endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to detect unauthorized DLL changes. 4. Employ application whitelisting to prevent execution of unauthorized DLLs or binaries. 5. Use Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) or similar technologies to enforce code integrity policies. 6. Educate users and administrators about the risks of local privilege escalation and the importance of secure installation practices. 7. Apply patches or updates from Epic Games promptly once available. 8. Consider deploying installation in isolated or controlled environments where possible. 9. Audit and limit local user privileges to the minimum necessary to reduce attack surface. 10. Use security tools to detect suspicious DLL hijacking or replacement activities during installation.
Description
A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists during the installation of Epic Games Store via the Microsoft Store. A low-privilege user can replace a DLL file during the installation process, which may result in unintended elevation of privileges.