Information disclosure in Microsoft Windows Security App
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2025-47956 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-73 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Windows Security App Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) External Control of File Name or Path
EUVDB-ID: #VU110734
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-47956
CWE-ID:
CWE-73 - External Control of File Name or Path
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to read arbitrary files.
The vulnerability exists due to external control of file name or path in Windows Security App. A local user can read arbitrary files on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows Security App: All versions
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2025-47956
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?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
