CVE-2025-61973
High
Description
A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists during the installation of Epic Games Store via the Microsoft Store. A low-privilege user can replace a DLL file during the installation process, which may result in unintended elevation of privileges.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
ProductEpic Games Store
PublishedJan 15, 2026
First seenJan 15, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-284Improper access control
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Epic Games Store | 14.6.2.0 | — |
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