VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2025-48799

CVSS score7.8 HIGH
EPSS probability1.33%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2025-07-08
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

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

Weakness classification

  • CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Primary references