CVE-2025-59281 — HIGH (7.8)

Q: What is CVE-2025-59281?

CVE-2025-59281 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in XBox Gaming Services allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Q: How severe is CVE-2025-59281?

CVE-2025-59281 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2025-59281?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Xbox Gaming Services.

Vulnerability Description

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

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Xbox Gaming Services	< 31.105.17001.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-59281Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-59281?

CVE-2025-59281 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in XBox Gaming Services allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2025-59281?

CVE-2025-59281 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-59281?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Xbox Gaming Services.