Netskope Client and Endpoint DLP
CVE-2025-15642: Netskope Client Service Insufficient Access Controls
Netskope is notified about a potential gap in its Netskoped Client for Windows systems where a malicious insider with admin privileges can lead to bypassing the NSClient Tamper Protections due to weak Discretionary Access Control List (DACLs) on the service object and related registry keys,.
Published
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| Netskope Client (Windows) 0 | 138 or later |
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What it is
Netskope is notified about a potential gap in its Netskoped Client for Windows systems where a malicious insider with admin privileges can lead to bypassing the NSClient Tamper Protections due to weak Discretionary Access Control List (DACLs) on the service object and related registry keys,. * Product Name: Netskope Client * Affected Platform: Windows * Affected Version: All version below R138
Workarounds
No workaround available
Exploitation
Netskope is not aware of any active exploitation of the security issue.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 10 Oct 2026.