CVE-2025-29837 — Link Following in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507

CWE-59 — Link Following5 documents5 sources
Severity
5.5MEDIUMNVD
EPSS
1.4%
top 19.52%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploit
No known exploits
Affected products
27
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809+24 more
Timeline
PublishedMay 13

Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Installer allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NExploitability: 1.8 | Impact: 3.6

Affected Packages26 packages

▶NVDmicrosoft/windows< 10.0.14393.8066+5
▶NVDmicrosoft/windows_10_1507< 10.0.10240.21014
▶NVDmicrosoft/windows_10_1607< 10.0.14393.8066
▶NVDmicrosoft/windows_10_1809< 10.0.17763.7314
▶NVDmicrosoft/windows_10_21h2< 10.0.19044.5854

🔴Vulnerability Details

2
CVEList
Windows Installer Information Disclosure Vulnerability↗2025-05-13
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GHSA
GHSA-xhg9-hf6j-8vpj: Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Installer allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally↗2025-05-13
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📋Vendor Advisories

1
Microsoft
Windows Installer Information Disclosure Vulnerability↗2025-05-13
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🕵️Threat Intelligence

1
Bleepingcomputer
Microsoft May 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 5 exploited zero-days, 72 flaws↗2025-05-13
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CVE-2025-29837 — Link Following in Microsoft | cvebase