Protection Mechanism Failure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2025-47160
Published: June 10, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU110747
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-47160
CWE-ID: CWE-693
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of security measures in Windows Shortcut Files. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and bypass implemented security restrictions
How to mitigate CVE-2025-47160
Install updates from vendor's website.