#VU110734 External Control of File Name or Path in Windows Security App - CVE-2025-47956

Vulnerability identifier: #VU110734

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [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/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-47956

CWE-ID: CWE-73

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows Security App
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to read arbitrary files.

The vulnerability exists due to external control of file name or path in Windows Security App. A local user can read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows Security App: All versions

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External links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2025-47956

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.