CyberRota Analysis
This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It affects Microsoft. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating confirmed active exploitation in the wild.
CISA KEV Details
Status: This CVE is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Ransomware use: Known
Added to KEV: 2026-04-22
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CVE
CVE-2026-33825
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
6.75%
Microsoft
Original NVD Description
Insufficient granularity of access control in Microsoft Defender allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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