CVE-2025-67781: n/a
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.9 Critical · fixed in 25.1.5 : patch affected systems as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 19% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 25.1.5, 24.2.7, 24.1.6
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 17 Dec 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
AI-suggested
Until patches are deployed, implement strict local user access controls to limit the number of users with local login capabilities, especially on critical systems. Employ application whitelisting and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor and block suspicious process manipulations indicative of privilege escalation attempts. Conduct thorough audits of local user accounts and remove or disable unnecessary accounts with local access. Use Windows security features such as Credential Guard and User Account Control (UAC) to add layers of defense. Network segmentation should be enforced to isolate critical systems and reduce lateral movement opportunities. Regularly review and update security policies to ensure minimal privilege principles are enforced. Additionally, monitor logs for unusual privilege escalations or process behavior related to DriveLock components. Engage with DriveLock vendor support for guidance and early access to patches or workarounds. Finally, conduct user awareness training to reduce insider threat risks.
Description
CVE-2025-67781 is a critical local privilege escalation vulnerability affecting multiple versions of DriveLock (prior to 24.1.6, 24.2.7, and 25.1.5) on Windows systems. It allows unprivileged local users to manipulate privileged processes to gain elevated privileges without user interaction. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.9, indicating a severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.