Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Windows Connected Devices Platform Service
CVE-2025-53721

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows 10 Version 1809
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 (server Core Installation)
Windows Server 2022
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 August 2025

What is CVE-2025-53721?

A vulnerability in the Windows Connected Devices Platform Service allows an authorized attacker to exploit a use after free condition, potentially leading to elevated privileges on affected systems. This could enable the attacker to execute arbitrary code or gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the system.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7678

Windows 10 Version 21H2 32-bit Systems 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.6216

Windows 10 Version 22H2 x64-based Systems 10.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19045.6216

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-53721 : Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Windows Connected Devices Platform Service