Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This vulnerability can expose sensitive information from Windows NTFS logging when an attacker has physical access to a machine. It is not a remote takeover issue, but CISA lists it as known exploited, so unpatched Windows endpoints and servers should be prioritized, especially devices with weak physical controls.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation on exposed endpoints and servers. The technical severity is medium, but confirmed KEV listing raises urgency because exploitation is known, even though physical access limits the threat model.
Technical view
CVE-2025-24984 is a CWE-532 information disclosure flaw in Windows NTFS involving sensitive information inserted into a log file. The CVSS vector requires physical access, no privileges, no user interaction, and has high confidentiality impact. Microsoft lists affected Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server versions.
Likely exposure
Exposure is broad across listed Windows client and server versions, but practical reach depends on physical access to the target system or storage. Laptops, shared workstations, kiosks, lab systems, and branch servers are higher concern.
Exploitation context
CISA KEV status supports known exploitation. The supplied sources do not describe exploit mechanics, scale, victim patterns, or whether exploitation is public. Treat this as actively exploited but physically constrained.
Researcher notes
The bundle supports confidentiality impact, physical attack requirements, and Microsoft patch availability. It does not provide root-cause detail beyond NTFS log-file information disclosure, nor safe indicators for exploitation detection.
Mitigation direction
- Apply the Microsoft security update for CVE-2025-24984 from MSRC.
- Prioritize assets in CISA KEV scope and physically exposed locations.
- Check Microsoft guidance for any product-specific servicing requirements.
- Strengthen physical access controls for high-value Windows systems.
- Retire or isolate unsupported Windows versions where patching is unavailable.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Windows versions and builds against Microsoft’s affected list.
- Confirm the relevant Microsoft update is installed on each affected asset.
- Flag laptops, kiosks, and shared workstations for priority validation.
- Review vulnerability scanner results for CVE-2025-24984 coverage.
- Document any unpatched exceptions with compensating physical controls.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.6 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:F/RL:O/RC:C
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CISA KEV status
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:F/RL:O/RC:C0.93.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.6MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:F/RL:O/RC:C
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- Windows NTFS Information Disclosure VulnerabilityCVE reference · vendor-advisory, patch
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-24984CVE reference · government-resource
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.