External Control of File Name or Path in Windows Security App - CVE-2025-53769
Published: August 13, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU114034
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-53769
CWE-ID: CWE-73
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to external control of file name or path in Windows Security App. A local user can perform spoofing on the target system.
Affected software
Windows Security App
How to mitigate CVE-2025-53769
Install updates from vendor's website.