CVE-2025-24071

Public Exploit
Microsoft Windows File Explorer Spoofing Vulnerability

Description

Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows File Explorer allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 53.68% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2
Affected: Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H2
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 22H2
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H3
Affected: Microsoft Windows 11 Version 23H2
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
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References

Link Tags
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-24071 vendor advisory
https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-24071-spoofing-vulnerability-in-microsoft-windows-file-explorer-detection-scrip exploit third party advisory
https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-24071-spoofing-vulnerability-in-microsoft-windows-file-explorer-mitigation-script mitigation third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-24071?
CVE-2025-24071 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-24071?
To fix CVE-2025-24071, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-24071 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2025-24071 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~54% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-24071?
CVE-2025-24071 affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows Server 2022, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2, Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H2, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 22H2, Microsoft Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H3, Microsoft Windows 11 Version 23H2, Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2, Microsoft Windows Server 2025, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation).
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