CVE-2025-9491

Microsoft Windows LNK File UI Misrepresentation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Windows LNK File UI Misrepresentation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Microsoft Windows. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of .LNK files. Crafted data in an .LNK file can cause hazardous content in the file to be invisible to a user who inspects the file via the Windows-provided user interface. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-25373.

Category

7.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.29%
Affected: Microsoft Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-148/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-9491?
CVE-2025-9491 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-9491?
To fix CVE-2025-9491, 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-2025-9491 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-9491 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-2025-9491?
CVE-2025-9491 affects Microsoft Windows.
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