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HIGH · 7.1

CVE-2025-25008

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Windows allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Vulnerability Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Windows allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS Score

7.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.7876
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.7009
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.3328
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022 23H2< 10.0.25398.1486
MicrosoftWindows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.3476

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-25008?

CVE-2025-25008 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Windows allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2025-25008?

CVE-2025-25008 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-25008?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2022, Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2, Microsoft Windows Server 2025.