Link following in Microsoft Edge Update - CVE-2025-47181
Published: May 23, 2025 / Updated: May 30, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU109662
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-47181
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
Microsoft Edge Update
How to mitigate CVE-2025-47181
Install updates from vendor's website.
Microsoft Edge Update - update to 1.3.195.61