#VU118301 External Control of File Name or Path in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2025-59511
Published: November 11, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU118301
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-2025-59511
CWE-ID: CWE-73
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to external control of file name or path in Windows WLAN Service. A local user can gain specific limited SYSTEM privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.