CVE-2025-26633 Overview
Improper neutralization in Microsoft Management Console allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
Critical Impact
This vulnerability allows local attackers to bypass security features, leading to potential compromise of system integrity.
Affected Products
- Microsoft Windows 10 1507
- Microsoft Windows 10 1607
- Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Discovery Timeline
- Not Available - Vulnerability discovered by Not Available
- Not Available - Responsible disclosure to Microsoft
- Not Available - CVE CVE-2025-26633 assigned
- Not Available - Microsoft releases security patch
- 2025-03-11 - CVE CVE-2025-26633 published to NVD
- 2025-10-27 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2025-26633
Vulnerability Analysis
The vulnerability arises due to improper neutralization in the Microsoft Management Console, enabling unauthorized local attackers to bypass security mechanisms.
Root Cause
A specific component in Microsoft Management Console does not sufficiently neutralize user input, leading to a bypass of local security features.
Attack Vector
Local access is required for successful exploitation of this vulnerability, which bypasses security features.
# Example exploitation code (sanitized)
Write-Host "Attempting to bypass security features..."
Start-Process -FilePath "cmd.exe" -ArgumentList "/c some_command" -NoNewWindow
Detection Methods for CVE-2025-26633
Indicators of Compromise
- Unusual console access logs
- Suspicious command execution
- Unauthorized changes to security settings
Detection Strategies
Utilize SentinelOne's behavior-based detection capabilities to monitor for anomalous command execution indicative of a bypass attempt.
Monitoring Recommendations
Regularly review security logs for unauthorized access attempts, particularly in environments where the Management Console is in use.
How to Mitigate CVE-2025-26633
Immediate Actions Required
- Update to the latest security patch from Microsoft
- Restrict local access to trusted users only
- Monitor and audit console access logs
Patch Information
Please refer to the Microsoft Security Update Guide for patch details and installation instructions.
Workarounds
Consider disabling the Microsoft Management Console in environments where it is non-essential or implementing additional access controls to mitigate potential exploitation.
# Configuration example
gpupdate /force
echo "Security settings updated"
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