Protection Mechanism Failure in Microsoft Windows Shortcut Files



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2025-47160
CWE-ID CWE-693
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Protection Mechanism Failure

EUVDB-ID: #VU110747

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-47160

CWE-ID: CWE-693 - Protection Mechanism Failure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of security measures in Windows Shortcut Files. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and bypass implemented security restrictions

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 21H2 10.0.19041.3920 - 11 24H2 10.0.26100.4264

Windows Server: 2012 6.2.9200.24768 - 2025 10.0.26100.4264

CPE2.3 External links

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-47160


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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