Link following in Microsoft Edge Update - CVE-2025-29795

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Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU105948

Link following in Microsoft Edge Update - CVE-2025-29795

Published: March 21, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU105948
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-2025-29795
CWE-ID: CWE-59
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 insecure link following. A local user can create a symbolic link to a critical file on the system and escalate privileges.


How to mitigate CVE-2025-29795

Install updates from vendor's website.

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