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CVE-2025-21325

Target: Windows - Secure Kernel

Microsoft CVSS 7.8 Updated March 10, 2026
Threat Level HIGH

Executive Risk Summary

"A vulnerability in Windows Secure Kernel Mode could allow an attacker to elevate privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data and system compromise. This vulnerability is considered critical and requires immediate attention to prevent potential attacks."

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type Operating System
Target Asset Windows
Standard Path Secure Kernel Mode
PowerShell
# 🛠️ Senior Engineer Universal Audit
# Target: Windows (Operating System)
$Target = "Windows"
$SearchPaths = @("$env:windir\System32", "$env:ProgramFiles", "${env:ProgramFiles(x86)}")

Get-ChildItem -Path $SearchPaths -Filter $Target -Recurse -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | 
Select-Object FullName, @{Name="Version";Expression={$_.VersionInfo.ProductVersion}}

Patch Impact Forecast

Reboot Required Required
Service Disruption

Low to Moderate

Internal Work Notes

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to mitigate the Windows Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2025-21325).

Intelligence Sources

Scope of Impact

Windows 11 23H2 Windows 10 21H2 Windows 10 22H2 Windows 11 22H2 Windows Server 2025 Windows 11 24H2

Original NVD Description

"Windows Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability"

Data compiled from NVD, MSRC, and CISA KEV Catalog. Intelligence synthesized via AI. Scripts provided for diagnostic purposes under MIT License.