Top 10 Security Vulnerabilities of Today: CVE IDs and Details (July 25, 2025)

As of July 25, 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is riddled with critical vulnerabilities being actively exploited or recently patched. With threats evolving rapidly, understanding these flaws is essential for organizations and individuals to prioritize patching and defenses. This list compiles the top 10 vulnerabilities based on recent disclosures, exploitation status from sources like CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, OWASP insights, and July Patch Tuesday updates. We've focused on high-impact issues across software, networks, and web applications, including their CVE IDs, affected systems, exploitation details, and mitigation recommendations. At www.cyberdudebivash.com, we aim to keep you informed—remember, these are dynamic, so check official sources for the latest.

1. CVE-2025-53770: Microsoft SharePoint Server Remote Code Execution (RCE) Vulnerability

• Affected Systems: On-premises Microsoft SharePoint Server.
• Details: This critical deserialization vulnerability allows unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely. It's actively exploited by groups like Chinese-linked actors for ransomware deployment and data exfiltration, impacting over 400 organizations including U.S. agencies.
• Exploitation: Chained with other flaws for persistent access; no authentication required in some setups.
• Mitigation: Apply Microsoft's emergency patches immediately; enable Defender AV and disconnect public-facing servers if unpatched.

2. CVE-2025-49704: Microsoft SharePoint Code Injection Vulnerability

• Affected Systems: Microsoft SharePoint servers.
• Details: An authorized attacker can inject malicious code over the network, potentially viewing or altering sensitive data. Added to CISA KEV amid active exploits.
• Exploitation: Spoofing attacks leading to unauthorized modifications; high severity due to ease of access.
• Mitigation: Install latest updates and enable AMSI (Antimalware Scan Interface) integration.

3. CVE-2025-47981: Microsoft Remote Desktop Licensing Service RCE Vulnerability

• Affected Systems: Windows systems with Remote Desktop Licensing enabled.
• Details: A critical flaw allowing remote code execution; one of the most severe in July's Patch Tuesday, enabling SYSTEM-level access.
• Exploitation: Unauthenticated attackers exploit via specially crafted requests, leading to full compromise.
• Mitigation: Apply July 2025 patches urgently; restrict Remote Desktop exposure.

4. CVE-2025-20282: Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Unauthenticated File Upload and RCE

• Affected Systems: Cisco ISE and ISE PIC.
• Details: Allows unauthenticated file uploads leading to root-level code execution; high-risk for network management systems.
• Exploitation: Attackers upload malicious files to gain control; confirmed in-the-wild activity.
• Mitigation: Update to patched versions and monitor for unauthorized access.

5. CVE-2025-47172: Remote Code Execution in Unknown Product (High-Risk CVE from June Escalating)

• Affected Systems: Various, potentially web applications or servers.
• Details: Enables remote code execution; highlighted as a top high-risk flaw persisting into July.
• Exploitation: Exploited for server takeover; details sparse but severity indicates active use.
• Mitigation: Scan systems for this CVE and apply vendor-specific patches.

6. CVE-2025-50070: Oracle Database Server Vulnerability

• Affected Systems: Oracle Database client-only installations.
• Details: Affects client-side setups, allowing potential data exposure or execution.
• Exploitation: Exploited in targeted attacks; part of Oracle's July Critical Patch Update.
• Mitigation: Apply the Critical Patch Update; limit client exposures.

7. CVE-2025-33073: Windows SMB Client Zero-Day Privilege Escalation

• Affected Systems: Windows SMB clients.
• Details: Allows attackers to escalate privileges to SYSTEM level via SMB flaws.
• Exploitation: Zero-day enabling malware injection; actively used in campaigns.
• Mitigation: Patch immediately and use network segmentation.

8. CVE-2025-32463: Sudo Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

• Affected Systems: Systems using Sudo (Linux/Unix).
• Details: Local attackers escalate privileges by tricking Sudo into loading arbitrary shared objects.
• Exploitation: Exploited for root access; affects many open-source environments.
• Mitigation: Update Sudo to the latest version and restrict shared object loading.

9. CVE-2025-49718: Microsoft SQL Server Information Disclosure

• Affected Systems: Microsoft SQL Server.
• Details: Unauthenticated attackers disclose sensitive information via crafted queries.
• Exploitation: Leads to data leaks; part of July updates.
• Mitigation: Apply patches and enforce authentication.

10. CVE-2025-8043: Mozilla Focus URL Truncation Vulnerability

• Affected Systems: Mozilla Focus browser.
• Details: Incorrectly truncates URLs, potentially misleading users into phishing sites.
• Exploitation: Used in social engineering; low complexity.
• Mitigation: Update Mozilla products and educate on URL verification.

Trends and Mitigation Advice

These vulnerabilities highlight trends like RCE in enterprise software (Microsoft, Cisco) and privilege escalations in core tools (Sudo, Windows). Many are actively exploited, per CISA KEV, emphasizing patch management. General tips: Use automated patching, implement zero-trust, conduct regular scans, and monitor for IOCs. For Web3 and API risks, refer to OWASP Top 10 updates.