CVE-2025-47161
published 2025-05-15CVE-2025-47161: Improper access control in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
PriorityP350high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
EXPLOIT
EPSS
0.70%
48.7th percentile
Improper access control in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected
3 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | defender_for_endpoint | < 101.25022.0002 | 101.25022.0002 |
| microsoft | microsoft_defender_for_endpoint_for_linux | >= 101.0.0 < 101.25022.0002 | 101.25022.0002 |
| msrc | microsoft_defender_for_endpoint_for_linux | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vendor_msrc7.8HIGH
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Microsoft
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2025-05-13·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2025-47161 [HIGH] CWE-284 Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Description: Improper access control in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
FAQ: How can I verify that the update is installed?
Customers wanting to ensure the client has been updated can run the MDE Client Analyzer on the device. When running the analyzer on a Windows device that does not have the security update, the analyzer will present a warning (ID 121035) indicating missing patch and directing to relevant online article. Additionally, if the update is installed, but the Anti-Spoofing capability is not in a stable state, the analyzer will present warning (ID 121036) indicating an issue and providing additional online guidance or callout to reach out to Micro
GHSA
GHSA-ww93-7rhp-2gf3: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
ghsa_unreviewed·2025-05-15
CVE-2025-47161 [HIGH] CWE-284 GHSA-ww93-7rhp-2gf3: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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2025-05-15
Published