Protection Mechanism Failure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2025-54917
Published: September 10, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU115112
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-54917
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 MapUrlToZone. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain access to sensitive information on the system.
How to mitigate CVE-2025-54917
Install updates from vendor's website.