Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Update Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

INFO

Published Date :

2025-07-08T16:57:36.120Z

Last Modified :

2026-02-13T19:07:11.379Z

Source :

microsoft
AFFECTED PRODUCTS

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-48799 vulnerability.

Vendors Products
Microsoft
  • Windows 10 1607
  • Windows 10 1809
  • Windows 10 21h2
  • Windows 10 21h2
  • Windows 10 22h2
  • Windows 10 22h2
  • Windows 11 22h2
  • Windows 11 22h2
  • Windows 11 23h2
  • Windows 11 23h2
  • Windows 11 24h2
  • Windows 11 24h2
  • Windows Server 2025
REFERENCES

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information to CVE-2025-48799.

URL Resource
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-48799 cve-icon cve-icon
https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-48799-detection-script-elevation-of-privilege-vulnerability-in-windows-update-service cve-icon
https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-48799-mitigation-script-elevation-of-privilege-vulnerability-in-windows-update-service cve-icon
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