CVE-2025-59516 — External Control of File Name or Path in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809

CWE-73 — External Control of File Name or PathCWE-306 — Missing Authentication for Critical Function5 documents5 sources
Severity
7.8HIGHNVD
EPSS
0.3%
top 50.05%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploit
No known exploits
Affected products
17
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21h2Microsoft Windows 10 Version 22h2+14 more
Timeline
PublishedDec 9

Description

Missing authentication for critical function in Windows Storage VSP Driver 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 Packages17 packages

▶NVDmicrosoft/windows< 10.0.17763.8146+3
▶NVDmicrosoft/windows_10_1809< 10.0.17763.8146
▶NVDmicrosoft/windows_10_21h2< 10.0.19044.6691
▶NVDmicrosoft/windows_10_22h2< 10.0.19045.6691
▶NVDmicrosoft/windows_11_23h2< 10.0.22631.6345

🔴Vulnerability Details

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CVEList
Windows Storage VSP Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability↗2025-12-09
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GHSA
GHSA-95q7-6988-pvr4: Missing authentication for critical function in Windows Storage VSP Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally↗2025-12-09
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📋Vendor Advisories

1
Microsoft
Windows Storage VSP Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability↗2025-12-09
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🕵️Threat Intelligence

1
Wiz
CVE-2025-59516 Impact, Exploitability, and Mitigation Steps | Wiz↗
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CVE-2025-59516 — External Control of File Name or Path | cvebase