Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:11640 - Exploit for Link following in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2025-21420

ID:11640 - Exploit for Link following in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2025-21420

Published: June 13, 2025

Vulnerability identifier: #VU103821

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21420

CWE-ID: CWE-59

Exploitation vector: Local access

Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Windows

Link to public exploit:

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.

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