Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU102997

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Microsoft Edge Update - CVE-2025-21399

Published: January 19, 2025

Vulnerability identifier: #VU102997

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4.0: 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-2025-21399

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: Microsoft

Affected software:
Microsoft Edge Update

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management. A local user can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

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