CVE-2025-30397
published 2025-05-13CVE-2025-30397: Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Microsoft Scripting Engine allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
PriorityP187high7.5CVSS 3.1
AVNACHPRNUIRSUCHIHAH
KEVITWEXPLOIT
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilitydue 2025-06-03
Exploited in the wild
EPSS
21.23%
97.3th percentile
Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Microsoft Scripting Engine allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Affected
47 ranges· showing 25
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_10_1507 | < 10.0.10240.21014 | 10.0.10240.21014 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1607 | < 10.0.14393.8066 | 10.0.14393.8066 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1809 | < 10.0.17763.7314 | 10.0.17763.7314 |
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | < 10.0.19044.5854 | 10.0.19044.5854 |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | < 10.0.19045.5854 | 10.0.19045.5854 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1507 | >= 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.21014 | 10.0.10240.21014 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1607 | >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.8066 | 10.0.14393.8066 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1809 | >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7314 | 10.0.17763.7314 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_21h2 | >= 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.5854 | 10.0.19044.5854 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19045.5854 | 10.0.19045.5854 |
| microsoft | windows_11_22h2 | < 10.0.22621.5335 | 10.0.22621.5335 |
| microsoft | windows_11_23h2 | < 10.0.22631.5335 | 10.0.22631.5335 |
| microsoft | windows_11_24h2 | < 10.0.26100.3981 | 10.0.26100.3981 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.22621.0 < 10.0.22621.5335 | 10.0.22621.5335 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h3 | >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.5335 | 10.0.22631.5335 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_23h2 | >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.5335 | 10.0.22631.5335 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_24h2 | >= 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.4061 | 10.0.26100.4061 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008_r2_service_pack_1 | >= 6.1.7601.0 < 6.1.7601.27729 | 6.1.7601.27729 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008_service_pack_2 | >= 6.0.6003.0 < 6.0.6003.23279 | 6.0.6003.23279 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 | >= 6.2.9200.0 < 6.2.9200.25475 | 6.2.9200.25475 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012_r2 | >= 6.3.9600.0 < 6.3.9600.22577 | 6.3.9600.22577 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2016 | < 10.0.14393.8066 | 10.0.14393.8066 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2016 | >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.8066 | 10.0.14393.8066 |
Detection & IOCsextracted from sources · hover to see the quote
- →Exploitation requires the target browser to be running Edge in Internet Explorer Mode (IE Mode); monitor for Edge processes spawning with IE compatibility mode flags or loading jscript.dll. ↗
- →Attack vector is a specially crafted URL delivered via a link requiring user click; monitor for suspicious URL-based navigations in Edge/IE Mode leading to jscript.dll execution. ↗
- →The vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild; prioritize detection of heap spray patterns (NOP sleds via %u9090 sequences) in JScript engine memory and anomalous child process creation from browser processes. ↗
- →Monitor for calc.exe or other unexpected processes spawned as child processes of iexplore.exe or msedge.exe, indicative of shellcode execution via this PoC. ↗
- →The MSHTML/scripting platform is used by WebBrowser control in non-browser applications; monitor for jscript.dll loaded in unexpected host processes beyond browsers. ↗
- ·Exploitation specifically requires Edge configured in Internet Explorer Mode (IE Mode); standard Edge or Chrome users are not directly affected by this attack path. ↗
- ·Legacy Windows Server versions (2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2) receive fixes via IE Cumulative Updates, not standard Windows security-only updates; ensure IE Cumulative Updates are applied on those platforms. ↗
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.5HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vulncheck7.5HIGH
cisa7.5HIGH
vendor_msrc7.5HIGH
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GHSA
GHSA-r7hj-5f27-q8xw: Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Microsoft Scripting Engine allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a net
ghsa_unreviewed·2025-05-13
CVE-2025-30397 [HIGH] CWE-843 GHSA-r7hj-5f27-q8xw: Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Microsoft Scripting Engine allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a net
Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Microsoft Scripting Engine allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
VulnCheck
Microsoft Windows Scripting Engine Type Confusion Vulnerability
vulncheck·2025·CVSS 7.5
CVE-2025-30397 [HIGH] CWE-843 Microsoft Windows Scripting Engine Type Confusion Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Scripting Engine Type Confusion Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Scripting Engine contains a type confusion vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network via a specially crafted URL.
Affected: Microsoft Windows
Required Action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Exploitation References: https://api.msrc.microsoft.com/cvrf/v3.0/cvrf/2025-May; https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lkNJ0uQwbeC1ZTRrxdtuPLCIl7mlUreoKfSIgajnSyY/edit; https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-30397; https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/feeds/known_exploited_vulnerabilities.json; https://cyble.com/blog/
Microsoft
Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2025-05-13·CVSS 7.5
CVE-2025-30397 [HIGH] CWE-843 Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Description: Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Microsoft Scripting Engine allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
FAQ: According to the CVSS metric, the attack complexity is high (AC:H). What does that mean for this vulnerability?
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires an attacker to first prepare the target so that it uses Edge in Internet Explorer Mode.
FAQ: According to the CVSS metric, the attack vector is network (AV:N) and the user interaction is required (UI:R). What is the target context of the remote code execution?
This attack requires an authenticated client to click a link so that an unauthenticated attacker can initiate remote code execution.
FAQ: Accordi
CISA
Microsoft Windows Scripting Engine Type Confusion Vulnerability
cisa·2025-05-13·CVSS 7.5
CVE-2025-30397 [HIGH] CWE-843 Microsoft Windows Scripting Engine Type Confusion Vulnerability
Vulnerability: Microsoft Windows Scripting Engine Type Confusion Vulnerability
Affected: Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows Scripting Engine contains a type confusion vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network via a specially crafted URL.
Required Action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Notes: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2025-30397 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-30397
Remediation Due Date: 2025-06-03
No detection rules found.
Krebs
Patch Tuesday, May 2025 Edition
blogs_krebs·2025-05-14·CVSS 7.8
[HIGH] Patch Tuesday, May 2025 Edition
Microsoft on Tuesday released software updates to fix at least 70 vulnerabilities in Windows and related products, including five zero-day flaws that are already seeing active exploitation . Adding to the sense of urgency with this month’s patch batch from Redmond are fixes for two other weaknesses that now have public proof-of-concept exploits available.
Microsoft and several security firms have disclosed that attackers are exploiting a pair of bugs in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver that allow attackers to elevate their privileges on a vulnerable device. The Windows CLFS is a critical Windows component responsible for logging services, and is widely used by Windows system services and third-party applications for logging. Tracked as CVE-2025-32701 & CVE-2025-32706 , the
Krebs
Patch Tuesday, May 2025 Edition
blogs_krebs·2025-05-14·CVSS 7.8
[HIGH] Patch Tuesday, May 2025 Edition
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Microsoft and several security firms have disclosed that attackers are exploiting a pair of bugs in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver that allow attackers to elevate their privileges on a vulnerable device. The Windows CLFS is a critical Windows component responsible for logging services, and is widely used by Windows system services and third-party applications for logging. Tracked as CVE-2025-32701 & CVE-2025-32706, these
Tenable
Microsoft’s May 2025 Patch Tuesday Addresses 71 CVEs (CVE-2025-32701, CVE-2025-32706, CVE-2025-30400)
blogs_tenable·2025-05-13·CVSS 7.8
[HIGH] Microsoft’s May 2025 Patch Tuesday Addresses 71 CVEs (CVE-2025-32701, CVE-2025-32706, CVE-2025-30400)
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Qualys
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, May 2025 Security Update Review
blogs_qualys·2025-05-13
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, May 2025 Security Update Review
## Table of Contents
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for May 2025
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Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in May Patch Tuesday Edition
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Qualys
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, May 2025 Security Update Review | Qualys
blogs_qualys·2025-05-13
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, May 2025 Security Update Review | Qualys
#### Table of Contents
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday for May 2025
- Adobe Patches for May 2025
- Zero-day Vulnerabilities Patched in May Patch Tuesday Edition
- Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in May Patch Tuesday Edition
- Other Microsoft Vulnerability Highlights
- Microsoft Release Summary
- Discover and Prioritize Vulnerabilities inVulnerability Management, Detection & Response (VMDR)
- Rapid Response withPatch Management (PM)
- EVALUATE Vendor-Suggested Mitigation with Policy Audit
- Qualys Monthly Webinar Series
Microsoft’s May 2025 Patch Tuesday rolls out critical security updates, addressing multiple vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, and other key products. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you need to know.
## Microsoft Patch Tuesday for May 2025
In this month’s Patc
Talos
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for May 2025 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
blogs_talos·2025-05-13·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2025-30397 [HIGH] Microsoft Patch Tuesday for May 2025 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
Microsoft has released its monthly security update for May of 2025 which includes 78 vulnerabilities affecting a range of products, including 11 that Microsoft marked as “critical”.
Microsoft noted five vulnerabilities that have been observed to be exploited in the wild. CVE-2025-30397 is a remote code execution vulnerability in the Microsoft Scripting Engine. There were also four elevation of privilege vulnerabilities being actively exploited, CVE-2025-32709, CVE-2025-30400, CVE-2025-32701 and CVE-2025-32706 affecting the Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock, the DWM Core Library and the Windows Common Log File System Driver.
The eleven "critical” entries consist of five remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities, four elevation of privilege vulnerabilities, one information disclosure
Talos
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for May 2025 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
blogs_talos·2025-05-13·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2025-30397 [HIGH] Microsoft Patch Tuesday for May 2025 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
## Microsoft Patch Tuesday for May 2025 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
Microsoft has released its monthly security update for May of 2025 which includes 78 vulnerabilities affecting a range of products, including 11 that Microsoft marked as “critical”.
Microsoft noted five vulnerabilities that have been observed to be exploited in the wild. CVE-2025-30397 is a remote code execution vulnerability in the Microsoft Scripting Engine. There were also four elevation of privilege vulnerabilities being actively exploited, CVE-2025-32709 , CVE-2025-30400 , CVE-2025-32701 and CVE-2025-32706 affecting the Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock, the DWM Core Library and the Windows Common Log File System Driver.
The eleven "critical” entries consist of five remote code execution (RCE) v
Bleepingcomputer
Microsoft May 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 5 exploited zero-days, 72 flaws
blogs_bleepingcomputer·2025-05-13·CVSS 7.8
[HIGH] Microsoft May 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 5 exploited zero-days, 72 flaws
## Microsoft May 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 5 exploited zero-days, 72 flaws
## Lawrence Abrams
Today is Microsoft's May 2025 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 72 flaws, including five actively exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
This Patch Tuesday also fixes six "Critical" vulnerabilities, five being remote code execution vulnerabilities and another an information disclosure bug.
The number of bugs in each vulnerability category is listed below:
17 Elevation of Privilege Vulnerabilities
2 Security Feature Bypass Vulnerabilities
28 Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
15 Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities
7 Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
2 Spoofing Vulnerabilities
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Crowdstrike
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https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-30397https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-30397-type-confusion-vulnerability-in-microsoft-scripting-engine-detection-scripthttps://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-30397-type-confusion-vulnerability-in-microsoft-scripting-engine-mitigation-scripthttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-30397
2025-05-13
Published
2025-05-13
Added to CISA KEV
Exploited in the wild