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High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Apr 8, 2025· Updated Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-29801

CVE-2025-29801

Description

Incorrect default permissions in Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Affected products

3

Microsoft/AutoUpdate3 versions
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:autoupdate:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*+ 2 more
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:autoupdate:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*range: <4.78
- (no CPE)
- (no CPE)range: 4.0.0

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

References

1

msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-29801nvdVendor Advisory

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