#VU115083 Link following in Microsoft AutoUpdate for macOS - CVE-2025-55317

 

#VU115083 Link following in Microsoft AutoUpdate for macOS - CVE-2025-55317

Published: September 9, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU115083
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-55317
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft AutoUpdate for macOS
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to an insecure link following issue in Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU). A local user can use a malicious installer and gain elevated privileges on the target system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

External links