CVE-2025-53769

low-risk
Published 2025-08-12

External control of file name or path in Windows Security App allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing locally.

Do I need to act?

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0.13% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low 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
5
CVSS 5.5/10 Medium
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Windows Security App

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

References (1)

Vendor Advisory https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-53769
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low-risk
Severity 18/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal