CVE-2025-26684

Medium

Description

External control of file name or path in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

SeverityMedium
CVSS6.7
Exploit probability—
ProductMicrosoft Defender For Endpoint
PublishedMay 13, 2025
First seenMay 13, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-73CWE-73

How to fix

Update
  • microsoft defender_for_endpoint101.25032.0008 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
microsoft defender_for_endpointv < 101.25032.0008101.25032.0008

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