SB20250211123 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Disk Cleanup Tool
Published: February 11, 2025 Updated: June 13, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20250211123
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Link following (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21420)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following in Windows Disk Cleanup Tool. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.