CVE-2025-26684

Microsoft Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Description

External control of file name or path in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Categories

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.17%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-26684 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-26684?
CVE-2025-26684 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-26684?
To fix CVE-2025-26684, 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-2025-26684 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-26684 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-26684?
CVE-2025-26684 affects Microsoft Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Linux.
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