CVE-2025-7433: Sophos Intercept X for Windows · Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Affects Sophos Intercept X for WindowsSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 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:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 17 Jul 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sophos Sophos Intercept X for Windows | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations should prioritize updating Sophos Intercept X for Windows to the latest patched version once available from Sophos. Until a patch is released, implement strict access controls to limit local user privileges and restrict access to systems running the vulnerable software. Employ application whitelisting and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor for suspicious activity indicative of exploitation attempts. Conduct thorough audits of user accounts and permissions to minimize the risk of privilege escalation. Additionally, isolate critical systems and encrypt sensitive data separately to reduce the impact of a potential breach. Regularly review and update security policies to ensure rapid response to emerging threats. Engage with Sophos support for any interim mitigation guidance and monitor threat intelligence feeds for exploit developments.
Description
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in Sophos Intercept X for Windows with Central Device Encryption 2025.1 and older allows arbitrary code execution.