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HIGH · 7.3

CVE-2025-32721

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

Vulnerability Description

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

CVSS Score

7.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10 1507< 10.0.10240.21034
MicrosoftWindows 10 1607< 10.0.14393.8148
MicrosoftWindows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.7434
MicrosoftWindows 10 21H2< 10.0.19044.5965
MicrosoftWindows 10 22H2< 10.0.19045.5965
MicrosoftWindows 11 22H2< 10.0.22621.5472
MicrosoftWindows 11 23H2< 10.0.22631.5472
MicrosoftWindows 11 24H2< 10.0.26100.4270
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.8148
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.7434
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.3745
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022 23H2< 10.0.25398.1665
MicrosoftWindows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.4270

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-32721?

CVE-2025-32721 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Recovery Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2025-32721?

CVE-2025-32721 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-32721?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21H2, Microsoft Windows 10 22H2.