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CVE-2025-13818: Local privilege escalation in ESET Management Agent for Windows
Local privilege escalation vulnerability via insecure temporary batch file execution in ESET Management Agent
Published
ExploitedNot in CISA KEV
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityHIGHCVSS 4.0 8.3
EPSS0.13%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixSee advisory
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| ESET Management Agent (Windows) 0 to 12.5.2104.0 | Upgrade past 12.5.2104.0; see the advisory |
Always confirm against the vendor advisory, which lists every fixed hotfix.
What it is
Local privilege escalation vulnerability via insecure temporary batch file execution in ESET Management Agent
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 13 Oct 2026.