CVE-2025-24061
Windows MOTW Defense Bypass Vulnerability
Description
Protection mechanism failure in Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
INFO
Published Date :
March 11, 2025, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 11, 2025, 5:16 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
1.8
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-24061
vulnerability.
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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-2025-24061.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-24061 |
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2025-24061 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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BleepingComputer
EncryptHub's dual life: Cybercriminal vs Windows bug-bounty researcher
EncryptHub, a notorious threat actor linked to breaches at 618 organizations, is believed to have reported two Windows zero-day vulnerabilities to Microsoft, revealing a conflicted figure straddling t ... Read more
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The Hacker News
Microsoft Credits EncryptHub, Hacker Behind 618+ Breaches, for Disclosing Windows Flaws
A likely lone wolf actor behind the EncryptHub persona was acknowledged by Microsoft for discovering and reporting two security flaws in Windows last month, painting a picture of a "conflicted" indivi ... Read more
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Cyber Security News
EncryptHub Ransomware Unmasked Using ChatGPT & OPSEC Mistakes
A notorious threat actor operating under the alias “EncryptHub” has been exposed due to a series of operational security failures and unconventional use of AI tools. This Ukrainian cybercriminal, who ... Read more
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tripwire.com
Tripwire Patch Priority Index for March 2025
Tripwire's March 2025 Patch Priority Index (PPI) brings together important vulnerabilities for Microsoft and Google.Up first on the list are patches for Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) and Google Chro ... Read more
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CVE-2025-24061 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.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 11, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Protection mechanism failure in Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-693 Added Reference https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-24061
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-24061 is
associated with the following CWEs:
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-2025-24061
weaknesses.