Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft PC Manager



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2025-49738
CVE-2025-47993
CWE-ID CWE-59
CWE-284
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 PC Manager
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Link following

EUVDB-ID: #VU112581

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49738

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 an insecure link following issue in Microsoft PC Manager. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and overwrite it with privileges of the application.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PC Manager: before 3.17.4

CPE2.3 External links

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-49738


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.

2) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU112582

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-47993

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Microsoft PC Manager. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows Server: 2022 10.0.20348.202 - 2025 10.0.26100.4349

Windows: 10 1607 10.0.14393.10 - 11 24H2 10.0.26100.4349

CPE2.3 External links

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-47993


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.



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