CVE-2025-54569
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-07-28
Last updated on: 2025-07-29
Assigner: MITRE
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| malwarebytes | binisoft_windows_firewall_control | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-863 | The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a local privilege escalation issue in the installer of Malwarebytes Binisoft Windows Firewall Control versions before 6.16.0.0. It occurs because of improper privilege management, allowing a local attacker to gain higher privileges on the affected system than intended. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability allows a local attacker to escalate their privileges on the system, potentially gaining unauthorized access to perform actions that require higher permissions. This could lead to unauthorized changes or control over the system. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Upgrade Malwarebytes Binisoft Windows Firewall Control to version 6.16.0.0 or later, as these versions contain the patch that fixes the local privilege escalation vulnerability. [1]