Link following in Microsoft Windows Setup Files Cleanup



| Updated: 2025-03-10
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2025-21419
CWE-ID CWE-59
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
 Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Link following

EUVDB-ID: #VU103804

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21419

CWE-ID: CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following in Windows Setup Files Cleanup. A local user can gain elevated privileges and delete target files.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 21H2 10.0.19041.3920 - 11 24H2 10.0.26100.2894

Windows Server: 2008 R2 SP1 - 2025 10.0.26100.2894

CPE2.3 External links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2025-21419


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



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