CVE-2025-21197

moderate-risk
Published 2025-04-08

Improper access control in Windows NTFS allows an authorized attacker to disclose file path information under a folder where the attacker doesn't have permission to list content.

Do I need to act?

~
2.4% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
6
CVSS 6.5/10 Medium
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Vendors

49
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 24/34 · High
Exploitability 5/34 · Minimal
Exposure 20/34 · Moderate