Identity and access security
CVE-2025-8660: Privilege Escalation in Symantec PGP Encryption 11.0.1
Privilege escalation occurs when a user gets access to more resources or functionality than they are normally allowed.
Published
ExploitedNot in CISA KEV
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityMEDIUMCVSS 4.0 5.6
EPSS0.30%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixNot yet
Automatic summary from the vendor's CVE record. We haven't written a full analysis of this vulnerability yet.
Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| Symantec PGP Encryption 11.0 | See the advisory |
Always confirm against the vendor advisory, which lists every fixed hotfix.
What it is
Privilege escalation occurs when a user gets access to more resources or functionality than they are normally allowed.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 10 Oct 2026.