Critical severity · published Nov 19, 2025
CVE-2025-13051
Windows service used an uncontrolled search path element will cause unauthorized code execution with localsystem privileges
9.3
CVSS
0.2%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
When the service of ABP and AES is installed in a directory writable by non-administrative users, an attacker can replace or plant a DLL with the same name as one loaded by the service. Upon service restart, the malicious DLL is loaded and executed under the LocalSystem account, resulting in unauthorized code execution with elevated privileges.
This issue affects ABP and AES: from ABP 2.0 through 2.0.7.9050, from AES 1.0 through 1.0.6.8290.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.2% · higher than 9% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
AA
ABP and AES · ASUSTOR
ABP 2.0 through 2.0.7.9050; AES 1.0 through 1.0.6.8290 · source: vendor
