CVE-2025-59287
Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Exploited in the wild. In CISA KEV since 2025‑10‑24. A vendor fix is available.
What to do
The vendor has published a fix. Version details are below where the sources state them.
What it is
From the CVE record
We strongly recommend the following industry cybersecurity best practices. * Locate control and safety system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolate them from the business network. * Install physical controls so no unauthorized personnel can access your industrial control and safety systems, components, peripheral equipment, and networks. * Place all controllers in locked cabinets and never leave them in the “Program” mode. * Never connect programming software to any network other than the network intended for that device. * Scan all methods of mobile data exchange with the isolated network such as CDs, USB drives, etc. before use in the terminals or any node connected to these networks. * Never allow mobile devices that have connected to any other network besides the intended network to connect to the safety or control networks without proper sanitation. * Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and systems and ensure that they are not accessible from the Internet. * When remote access is required, use secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Recognize that VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also, understand that VPNs are only as secure as the connected devices. For more information refer to the Schneider Electric [Recommended Cybersecurity Best Practices](https://www.se.com/us/en/download/document/7EN52-0390/) document.
In plain language
No plain-language summary for this CVE yet.
Exploitation
Where each signal puts this CVE on the scale from published to confirmed exploited.
- CISA KEV
Listed as exploited in the wild since 2025-10-24.
US federal agencies must remediate by 2025-11-14.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- Public exploits
No public exploit or proof of concept found in the sources we track.
- EPSS
100% chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, which ranks it in the 99th percentile of scored CVEs.
Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST.org. A probability, not a confirmation.
Lifecycle
10 events over 254 days, from the signal feeds we watch.
- OpenVAS check added
- EPSS band changehigh → critical
- Nuclei check added
- Patch availableworkaround available, record updated
- Added to CISA KEV
- Publishedweakness classified, att&ck mapped
Affected products
- Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)Operating Systems / windows
- Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)Operating Systems / windows
- Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)Operating Systems / windows
- Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)Operating Systems / windows
- Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation)Operating Systems / windows
- Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)Operating Systems / windows
- Windows Server Update ServicesOperating Systems / windows
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Technical detail
CVSS 3.1 vector
Open in the CVSS calculatorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Scored 9.8 by NVD.
How it is reached
- Attack Vector NetworkExploitable remotely over the network without any special conditions
- Attack Complexity LowNo special conditions — the attack can be reliably reproduced
- Privileges Required NoneNo authentication required — anyone can exploit this
- User Interaction NoneNo user interaction needed — fully automated exploitation
Scope
- Scope UnchangedImpact is limited to the vulnerable component itself
Impact if exploited
- Confidentiality HighTotal information disclosure — all data in the component is compromised
- Integrity HighTotal loss of integrity — attacker can modify any data in the component
- Availability HighTotal denial of service — the component is completely unavailable
Weaknesses
ATT&CK techniques
Mapped from the weaknesses above (CWE to ATT&CK), not observed in attacks.
Sources
References in the record
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-59287
- download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2025-343-02&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=sevd-2025-343-02.json
- download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2025-343-02&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2025-343-02.pdf
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