CVE-2025-55317

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CVSS 3.1

7.8 high

EPSS

<1%p35

Published

Sep 9, 2025 (Sep 9, 2025)

Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Vendors: microsoft
Products: autoupdate
Weakness: CWE-59
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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