CVE-2025-7472
High
Description
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Intercept X for Windows installer prior version 1.22 can lead to a local user gaining system level privileges, if the installer is run as SYSTEM.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Sophos Intercept X for Windows Installer
PublishedJul 17, 2025
First seenJul 17, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-427CWE-427
How to fix
Update
- Sophos Sophos Intercept X for Windows Installer1.22 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Sophos Sophos Intercept X for Windows Installer | v < 1.22 | 1.22 |
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