Improper Resolution of Path Equivalence in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2025-21269
Published: January 15, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU102782
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21269
CWE-ID: CWE-41
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper resolution of path equivalence in Windows HTML Platforms. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and gain access to sensitive information on the system.
How to mitigate CVE-2025-21269
Install updates from vendor's website.