How severe is CVE-2025-21195?

CVE-2025-21195 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-21195 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-21195?

CVE-2025-21195 primarily affects Microsoft Azure Service Fabric. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-21195?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-21195 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-21195 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-20657.

When was CVE-2025-21195 published?

CVE-2025-21195 was published on 2025-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-21195

CVE-2025-21195 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Service Fabric with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-20657
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Microsoft Azure Service Fabric
Published: 2025-07-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Service Fabric allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-21195?: Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Service Fabric allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
How severe is CVE-2025-21195?: CVE-2025-21195 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-21195 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-21195?: CVE-2025-21195 primarily affects Microsoft Azure Service Fabric. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-21195?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-21195 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-21195 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-20657.
When was CVE-2025-21195 published?: CVE-2025-21195 was published on 2025-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-21195

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_service_fabric:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_service_fabric:10.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_service_fabric:10.1:cumulative_update_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_service_fabric:10.1:cumulative_update_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_service_fabric:10.1:cumulative_update_4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_service_fabric:10.1:cumulative_update_5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_service_fabric:10.1:cumulative_update_6:*:*:*:*:*:*

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