CVE-2025-60865

Published Feb 3, 2026

Updated

Insecure Permissions vulnerability in avanquest Driver Updater v.9.1.57803.1174 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the Driver Updater Service windows component.

Affected Software

2 affected components

avanquest Driver Updater

avanquest Pc Helpsoft Driver Updater=9.1.57803.1174

Event History

Feb 3, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Description

Data Sourced

via NVD·06:16 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-60865?

CVE-2025-60865 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2025-60865?

To fix CVE-2025-60865, you should update Avanquest Driver Updater to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2025-60865?

Users of Avanquest Driver Updater version 9.1.57803.1174 are specifically affected by CVE-2025-60865.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-60865?

CVE-2025-60865 is classified as an insecure permissions vulnerability allowing local privilege escalation.

Can CVE-2025-60865 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2025-60865 cannot be exploited remotely, as it requires local access to the affected system.

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