CVE-2025-26684

Published May 13, 2025

Last updated a month ago

Overview

Description
External control of file name or path in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Source
secure@microsoft.com
NVD status
Analyzed

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Secondary
Base score
6.7
Impact score
5.9
Exploitability score
0.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity
MEDIUM

Weaknesses

secure@microsoft.com
CWE-73
nvd@nist.gov
CWE-610

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations

References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.