CVE-2025-40672

Privilege Escalation in Panloader.exe

Description

A Privilege Escalation vulnerability has been found in Panloader component v3.24.0.0 by Espiral MS Group. This vulnerability allows any user to override the file panLoad.exe that will be executed by SYSTEM user via a programmed task. This would allow an attacker to obtain administrator permissions to perform whatever activities he/she wants, shuch as accessing sensitive information, executing code remotely, and even causing a denial of service (DoS).

Remediation

Solution:

  • The manufacturer has released a new version of Panloader that fixes the reported vulnerability. It is recommended to upgrade to Panloader version 3.16.0.0.0 or higher.

Category

8.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: Grupo Espiral MS Panloader.exe
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-40672?
CVE-2025-40672 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-40672?
To fix CVE-2025-40672: The manufacturer has released a new version of Panloader that fixes the reported vulnerability. It is recommended to upgrade to Panloader version 3.16.0.0.0 or higher.
Is CVE-2025-40672 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-40672 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-40672?
CVE-2025-40672 affects Grupo Espiral MS Panloader.exe.
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