Public exploit available
Public proof-of-concept or exploit code exists (ExploitDB / Metasploit / Nuclei).

CVE-2025-47161 — Improper Access Control in Microsoft Defender FOR Endpoint FOR Linux

CWE-284 — Improper Access Control4 documents4 sources
Severity
7.8HIGHNVD
EPSS
5.8%
top 9.47%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploit
PoC available
Public exploit / PoC exists
Affected products
3
Microsoft Defender FOR Endpoint FOR LinuxMicrosoft Defender FOR EndpointMsrc Microsoft Defender FOR Endpoint FOR Linux
Timeline
PublishedMay 15
Latest updateJul 8

Description

Improper access control in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint 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 Packages3 packages

▶CVEListV5microsoft/microsoft_defender_for_endpoint_for_linux101.0.0 — 101.25022.0002
▶NVDmicrosoft/defender< 101.25022.0002

🔴Vulnerability Details

1
GHSA
GHSA-ww93-7rhp-2gf3: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability↗2025-05-15
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💥Exploits & PoCs

1
Exploit-DB
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) - Elevation of Privilege↗2025-07-08
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📋Vendor Advisories

1
Microsoft
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability↗2025-05-13
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