CVE-2025-9869: Razer Synapse 3 · Link Following
Affects Razer Synapse 3Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:08 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 9% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 29 Oct 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Razer Synapse 3 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations should monitor Razer’s official channels for patches addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once released. Until a patch is available, restrict local user permissions to prevent unauthorized code execution and symbolic link creation. Employ application whitelisting and endpoint detection to identify suspicious activities related to symbolic link manipulation or file deletion by the Razer Synapse Service. Consider uninstalling or disabling Razer Synapse 3 on systems where it is not essential, especially in high-security environments. Conduct regular audits of local user privileges and monitor for unusual file system changes. Additionally, implement robust endpoint protection solutions capable of detecting privilege escalation attempts and anomalous service behaviors. Network segmentation can also limit the spread of compromise from affected endpoints.
Description
Razer Synapse 3 Macro Module Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Razer Synapse 3. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Razer Synapse Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-26374.