CVE-2025-47161

HIGH
Published May 15, 2025 Modified Jul 8, 2025 CWE-284

Description

Improper access control in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-284 CWE-284

Affected Products

Vendor Product
microsoft defender_for_endpoint

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-47161? +
Improper access control in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2025-47161? +
CVE-2025-47161 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-47161? +
CVE-2025-47161 affects products from microsoft, specifically: defender_for_endpoint. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-47161? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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