#VU109662 Link following in Microsoft Edge Update - CVE-2025-47181

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#VU109662 Link following in Microsoft Edge Update - CVE-2025-47181

Published: May 23, 2025 / Updated: May 30, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU109662
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-47181
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Edge Update
Software vendor:
Microsoft

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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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