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ID:11854 - Exploit for Link following in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2025-48799
ID:11854 - Exploit for Link following in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2025-48799
Published: August 15, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU112588
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-48799
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to an insecure link following issue in Windows Update Service. 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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.