Endpoint and Intercept X
CVE-2025-7472: Local privilege escalation in Sophos Intercept X for Windows Installer
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.
Published
ExploitedNot in CISA KEV
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityHIGHCVSS 3.1 7.5
EPSS0.13%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 Installer (Windows) 0 | 1.22 or later |
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What it is
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.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 13 Oct 2026.