7.0
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2025-10231
N-central Incorrect Default Permissions could lead to Privilege Escalation
Description

An Incorrect File Handling Permission bug exists on the N-central Windows Agent and Probe that, in the right circumstances, can allow a local low-level user to run commands with elevated permissions.

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 10, 2025, 2:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 10, 2025, 2:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

a5532a13-c4dd-4202-bef1-e0b8f2f8d12b
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-10231 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 N-able n-central
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH a5532a13-c4dd-4202-bef1-e0b8f2f8d12b
Solution
Address incorrect file handling permissions to prevent local privilege escalation.
  • Review and correct file handling permissions.
  • Restrict access for low-level users.
  • Apply vendor patches or updates.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2025-10231.

URL Resource
https://documentation.n-able.com/N-central/Release_Notes/GA/Content/N-central_2025.3_Release_Notes.htm
https://me.n-able.com/s/security-advisory/aArVy0000000jgHKAQ/cve202510231-incorrect-default-permissions-could-lead-to-privilege-escalation
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-10231 weaknesses.

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2025-10231 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2025-10231 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by a5532a13-c4dd-4202-bef1-e0b8f2f8d12b

    Sep. 10, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description An Incorrect File Handling Permission bug exists on the N-central Windows Agent and Probe that, in the right circumstances, can allow a local low-level user to run commands with elevated permissions.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-276
    Added Reference https://documentation.n-able.com/N-central/Release_Notes/GA/Content/N-central_2025.3_Release_Notes.htm
    Added Reference https://me.n-able.com/s/security-advisory/aArVy0000000jgHKAQ/cve202510231-incorrect-default-permissions-could-lead-to-privilege-escalation
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 7
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality Impact
Integrity Impact
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