CVE-2025-30397: Windows Privilege Escalation Flaw - Now Exploited - What MSPs and MSSPs Must Do Fast

On May 14, 2025, CISA added a newly exploited Microsoft vulnerability — CVE-2025-30397 — to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog. This isn't just another CVE drop. It's a red-alert moment for MSPs and MSSPs tasked with defending the frontlines of Microsoft 365 environments.

🧨 What Is CVE-2025-30397?

This vulnerability affects Microsoft Windows systems and enables attackers to escalate privileges via a flaw in the system's local authentication mechanism. While Microsoft has released a security advisory and patch, exploitation in the wild has already begun — which is why CISA has mandated remediation by government agencies no later than June 4, 2025, under Binding Operational Directive 22-01.

🎯 Why MSPs and MSSPs Should Care

For Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), this isn't just another item in the backlog — it's an active threat that could be compromising your clients right now.

• Attackers are using it in the wild.
• There's a short remediation window.
• Microsoft 365 environments may be indirectly affected if privilege escalation is used to pivot into cloud apps or exfiltrate sensitive data.

If you manage systems for healthcare, finance, education, or any regulated industry, this vulnerability could become your weakest link.

🛠️ What Should You Do Right Now?

• Review affected platforms listed in Microsoft's official CVE-2025-30397 advisory.
• Patch all vulnerable systems immediately — including those that might be overlooked like virtual desktops, remote endpoints, or dormant backups.
• Check your exposure with Microsoft Secure Score and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
• Cross-check compliance with CISA KEV Catalog and ensure you're within the mandated remediation timeline.

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⚡ Take Action Now

Don't wait for the breach. Act now to patch CVE-2025-30397 and streamline your Microsoft 365 security stack.

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