- Description
- Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in .NET allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- Source
- secure@microsoft.com
- NVD status
- Analyzed
- Products
- .net
CVSS 3.1
- Type
- Primary
- Base score
- 7.3
- Impact score
- 5.9
- Exploitability score
- 1.3
- Vector string
- CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Severity
- HIGH
- secure@microsoft.com
- CWE-59
- Hype score
- Not currently trending
**CVE-2025-55247** pertains to a security flaw in the .NET framework that involves improper link resolution prior to file access, commonly referred to as "link following." This vulnerability allows an **authorized attacker** to **elevate privileges locally** on the affected
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CVE-2025-55247 .NET Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability https://t.co/jbeqxzkpuC
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