SB2025040923 - Improper access control in Microsoft Windows Defender Application Control
Published: April 9, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025040923
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-26678)
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Windows Defender Application Control. A local attacker can bypass Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) enforcement.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.