Endpoint and Intercept X
CVE-2025-7433: Local privilege escalation in Sophos Intercept X for Windows
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in Sophos Intercept X for Windows with Central Device Encryption 2025.1 and older allows arbitrary code execution.
Published
ExploitedNot in CISA KEV
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityHIGHCVSS 3.1 8.8
EPSS0.11%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixAvailable
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| Sophos Intercept X for Windows (Windows) 0 | 2025.1 or later |
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What it is
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in Sophos Intercept X for Windows with Central Device Encryption 2025.1 and older allows arbitrary code execution.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 13 Oct 2026.