CVE-2025-26633—Microsoft Windows Management Console (MMC) Improper Neutralization Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Management Console (MMC) Improper Neutralization Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Windows Management Console (MMC) contains an improper neutralization vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:

KNOWN

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2025-26633
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-26633

Related News Articles

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• Russian Hackers Exploit CVE-2025-26633 via MSC EvilTwin to Deploy SilentPrism and DarkWispMarch 31, 2025
• EncryptHub Exploits Windows Zero-Day to Deploy Rhadamanthys and StealC MalwareMarch 26, 2025

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-707