#VU114004 Path traversal in Windows Server - CVE-2025-53779

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#VU114004 Path traversal in Windows Server - CVE-2025-53779

Published: August 13, 2025 / Updated: November 28, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU114004
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-53779
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in Windows Kerberos. A remote administrator can gain elevated privileges on the target system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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