Local Privilege Escalation in Intercept X for Windows by Sophos

CVE-2025-7472

What is CVE-2025-7472?

A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Intercept X for Windows installer, allowing local users to gain system-level privileges when executed with SYSTEM-level access. This flaw poses significant risks if exploited, leading to unauthorized actions on the affected systems. Users are advised to update to version 1.22 or later to mitigate potential security threats.

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