How severe is CVE-2025-62215?

CVE-2025-62215 has a CVSS score of 7/10, rated HIGH. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2025-62215?

Affected package information for CVE-2025-62215 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2025-62215?

No fixed version has been published for CVE-2025-62215 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates, apply mitigations recommended by the vendor, and use O3 Security to track when a fix becomes available in your stack.

Is CVE-2025-62215 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 4 known exploit references for CVE-2025-62215, including . All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2025-62215?

CVE-2025-62215 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 2.4%, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

Is CVE-2025-62215 in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog?

Yes. CVE-2025-62215 (Microsoft Windows Race Condition Vulnerability) was added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2025-11-12. CISA required all US federal civilian agencies to remediate this vulnerability by 2025-12-03. The required action was: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Being listed in the KEV catalog is the strongest possible confirmation of active exploitation — treat this as a critical priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-62215?

CVE-2025-62215 is classified as CWE-362 (CWE-362), CWE-415 (CWE-415). These weakness types describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2025-62215?

CVE-2025-62215 affects microsoft windows 10 21h2; microsoft windows 10 22h2; microsoft windows 10 1809; microsoft windows 11 23h2, and 6 more product(s). Check the affected-products list on this page against your deployed version to confirm exposure.

When was CVE-2025-62215 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2025-62215 was published on November 11, 2025 and was last updated on November 14, 2025. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CISA KEV·Added 2025-11-12 — agencies required to remediate by 2025-12-03

CVE-2025-62215

HIGH

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Published

Nov 11, 2025

Updated

Nov 14, 2025

Affected

0 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

4 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

2.4%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk85th percentile0.00%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

Description

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Affected Products

10 products · 11 configurations

windows 10 21h2microsoft

< 10.0.19044.6575

range

windows 10 22h2microsoft

< 10.0.19045.6575

range

windows 10 1809microsoft

< 10.0.17763.8027

range

windows 11 23h2microsoft

< 10.0.22631.6199

range

windows 11 24h2microsoft

< 10.0.26100.7092

range

windows 11 25h2microsoft

< 10.0.26200.7092

range

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

dexterm300/CVE-2025-62215-exploit-poc

CVE-2025-62215 is an Elevation of Privilege (EoP) vulnerability in the W

⭐ 32🍴 8May 2026

gowonisgood/CVE-2025-62215-POC

⭐ 9🍴 1May 2026

abrewer251/CVE-2025-62215_Windows_Kernel_PE

This PoC demonstrates a race condition in the Windows kernel leading to

⭐ 9🍴 0Apr 2026

mrk336/Kernel-Chaos-Weaponizing-CVE-2025-62215-for-SYSTEM-Privilege-Escalation

Hands‑on analysis of CVE‑2025‑62215, a Windows Kernel race condition exp

⭐ 4🍴 1Mar 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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