#VU110708 External Control of File Name or Path in Microsoft products - CVE-2025-33053
Published: June 10, 2025 / Updated: January 4, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU110708
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-33053
CWE-ID: CWE-73
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Windows
Windows Server
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of file path in WebDav links. A remote attacker can trick the victim into clicking on a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.