High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Sep 9, 2025· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2025-55317
CVE-2025-55317
Description
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected products
2(expand)+ 1 more
- (no CPE)
- (no CPE)range: 4.0.0
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-55317nvdVendor Advisory
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