How severe is CVE-2025-62221?

CVE-2025-62221 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10, rated HIGH. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2025-62221?

Affected package information for CVE-2025-62221 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2025-62221?

No fixed version has been published for CVE-2025-62221 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-2025-62221 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for CVE-2025-62221 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2025-62221?

CVE-2025-62221 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 1.5%, placing it in the 82th 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-2025-62221 in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog?

Yes. CVE-2025-62221 (Microsoft Windows Use After Free Vulnerability) was added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2025-12-09. CISA required all US federal civilian agencies to remediate this vulnerability by 2025-12-30. 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-2025-62221?

CVE-2025-62221 is classified as Use After Free (CWE-416). This weakness type 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-2025-62221?

CVE-2025-62221 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-2025-62221 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2025-62221 was published on December 9, 2025 and was last updated on December 10, 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 2025-12-09 — agencies required to remediate by 2025-12-30

CVE-2025-62221

HIGH

Use after free in Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Published

Dec 9, 2025

Updated

Dec 10, 2025

Affected

0 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

None indexed

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

1.5%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk82th percentile-0.57%

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

Use after free in Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Affected Products

10 products · 11 configurations

windows 10 21h2microsoft

< 10.0.19044.6691

range

windows 10 22h2microsoft

< 10.0.19045.6691

range

windows 10 1809microsoft

< 10.0.17763.8146

range

windows 11 23h2microsoft

< 10.0.22631.6345

range

windows 11 24h2microsoft

< 10.0.26100.7392

range

windows 11 25h2microsoft

< 10.0.26200.7392

range

Frequently Asked Questions

Use after free in Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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