Microsoft Windows up to Server 2025 Hello Security cleartext transmission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Microsoft Windows up to Server 2025. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Hello Security. Performing a manipulation results in cleartext transmission. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-53139. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Microsoft Windows up to Server 2025. This affects an unknown functionality of the component Hello Security. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cleartext transmission vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-319. The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in Windows Hello allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

The weakness was shared 10/14/2025 as confirmed security update guide (Website). The advisory is shared at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-53139. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/28/2025). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1040 for this issue.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at EUVD (EUVD-2025-34349) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2307). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Microsoft Windows 11
  • Microsoft Windows Server
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2016
  • Microsoft Windows 10
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2019
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2022
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2025

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 2.9
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 7.7
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NVD Base Score: 7.1
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CNA Base Score: 7.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cleartext transmission
CWE: CWE-319 / CWE-310
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Unproven

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

10/14/2025 VulDB entry created
10/14/2025 +0 days Advisory disclosed
10/14/2025 +0 days Countermeasure disclosed
10/28/2025 +13 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-53139 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-53139
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-328329
EUVD: 🔒
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2307 - Microsoft Windows: Mehrere Schwachstellen

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215

Entryinfo

Created: 10/14/2025 19:11
Updated: 10/28/2025 03:05
Changes: 10/14/2025 19:11 (32), 10/14/2025 19:14 (37), 10/19/2025 00:47 (1), 10/24/2025 02:23 (21), 10/27/2025 09:24 (7), 10/28/2025 03:05 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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