CVE-2025-66265: MegaTec Taiwan ClientMate · Improper Privilege Management
Affects MegaTec Taiwan ClientMateSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.9 Medium.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 1% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:L/SC:L/SI:L/SA:LExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 26 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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MegaTec Taiwan ClientMate | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
European organizations should immediately audit the permissions of the C:\usr directory and its subdirectories on systems running ClientMate 6.2.2 to ensure that write access is restricted to only necessary administrative accounts. Implement strict access control lists (ACLs) to prevent authenticated but unauthorized users from modifying configuration files or DLLs. Employ application whitelisting and integrity monitoring tools to detect unauthorized changes to critical files such as snmp.conf and DLLs. Limit the number of users with authenticated access to affected systems and enforce strong authentication mechanisms, including multi-factor authentication, to reduce the risk of account compromise. Network segmentation should be used to isolate systems running ClientMate from less trusted network zones. Monitor logs for unusual file modifications or privilege escalation attempts. Until an official patch is released, consider disabling or restricting the CMService.exe service if feasible, or running it with the least privileges necessary. Engage with MegaTec Taiwan for updates on patches and advisories. Finally, conduct user training to raise awareness about the risks of privilege escalation and the importance of secure access management.
Description
CMService.exe creates the C:\\usr directory and subdirectories with insecure permissions, granting write access to all authenticated users. This allows attackers to replace configuration files (such as snmp.conf) or hijack DLLs to escalate privileges.