CVE-2025-33075 — Link Following in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507

CWE-59 — Link Following4 documents4 sources
Severity
7.8HIGHNVD
EPSS
1.2%
top 21.33%
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
PublishedJun 10

Description

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

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitability: 1.8 | Impact: 5.9

Affected Packages26 packages

▶NVDmicrosoft/windows< 10.0.14393.8148+5
▶NVDmicrosoft/windows_10_1507< 10.0.10240.21034
▶NVDmicrosoft/windows_10_1607< 10.0.14393.8148
▶NVDmicrosoft/windows_10_1809< 10.0.17763.7434
▶NVDmicrosoft/windows_10_21h2< 10.0.19044.5965

🔴Vulnerability Details

2
CVEList
Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability↗2025-06-10
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GHSA
GHSA-vvqg-cgqr-c8gc: Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Installer allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally↗2025-06-10
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📋Vendor Advisories

1
Microsoft
Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability↗2025-06-10
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