Week in review: Microsoft patches exploited Windows CLFS 0-day, WinRAR MotW bypass flaw fixed
Vulnerabilities mentioned
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2024-48887 | A unverified password change vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSwitch GUI may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to change admin passwords via a specially… | 9.8 | 15% | ||
| CVE-2025-29824 | Use-After-Free Privilege Escalation in Microsoft Windows CLFS Driver (Actively Exploited) | 7.8 | 19% | KEVRansomwarePoC ×2 | KEV |
| CVE-2025-30401 | A spoofing issue in WhatsApp for Windows prior to version 2.2450.6 displayed attachments according to their MIME type but selected the file opening handler… | 6.7 | 19% | ||
| CVE-2025-30406 | Hard-coded machineKey enables unauthenticated deserialization RCE in Gladinet CentreStack and Triofox | 9.8 | 94% | KEV | KEV |
| CVE-2025-31334 | Issue that bypasses the "Mark of the Web" security warning function for files when opening a symbolic link that points to an executable file exists in WinRAR… | 6.8 | 1% |
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Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Microsoft fixes actively exploited Windows CLFS zero-day (CVE-2025-29824) April 2025 Patch Tuesday is here, and Microsoft has delivered fixes for 120+ vulnerabilities, including a zero-day (CVE-2025-29824) that’s under active attack.
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