CVE-2025-54569
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on Windows systems running vulnerable versions of Malwarebytes Binisoft Windows Firewall Control. Attackers with local access can exploit the installer to gain higher privileges than intended. Only users of this specific firewall management software are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Malwarebytes Binisoft Windows Firewall Control
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
An attacker with local access gains SYSTEM/administrator privileges, enabling complete system compromise, persistence installation, and lateral movement.
Likely Case
Local user or malware with limited privileges escalates to administrator to disable security controls, install additional malware, or access protected resources.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and monitoring, impact is limited to the local system with potential for detection and containment.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires local access to the system. The CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization) suggests improper privilege management in the installer.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 6.16.0.0 and later
Vendor Advisory: https://www.malwarebytes.com/secure/cves/cve-2025-54569
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download latest version from official Malwarebytes website. 2. Uninstall current version. 3. Install version 6.16.0.0 or newer. 4. Restart system.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict local access
windowsLimit local user access to systems running vulnerable versions
Monitor installer processes
windowsMonitor for unusual installer activity or privilege escalation attempts
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict least privilege access controls for local users
- Monitor for privilege escalation attempts and unusual installer activity
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check installed version of Malwarebytes Binisoft Windows Firewall Control. If version is below 6.16.0.0, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check program version in Windows Add/Remove Programs or via the application's About dialogVerify Fix Applied:
Verify installed version is 6.16.0.0 or higher after update.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual installer processes running with elevated privileges
- Privilege escalation attempts in security logs
Network Indicators:
- Not applicable - local vulnerability
SIEM Query:
EventID 4688 (Process Creation) where ParentProcessName contains 'installer' and IntegrityLevel changes