Improper Restriction of Names for Files and Other Resources in Microsoft products - CVE-2025-47173
Published: June 10, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU111012
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-47173
CWE-ID: CWE-641
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper restriction of names for files and other resources in Microsoft Office. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Affected software
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office LTSC
How to mitigate CVE-2025-47173
Install updates from vendor's website.