CVE-2025-55317

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Link Following
ProviderTypeBase ScoreAtk. VectorAtk. ComplexityPriv. RequiredVector
NISTNIST
7.8 HIGH
LOCAL
LOW
LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
microsoftCNA
7.8 HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
CISA-ADPADP
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Base Score
CVSS 3.x
EPSS Score
Percentile: 20%
VendorProductVersion
microsoftautoupdate
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< 4.80
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= Vulnerable software versions
Common Weakness Enumeration
References
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-55317