How severe is CVE-2025-25008?

CVE-2025-25008 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-25008 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-25008?

CVE-2025-25008 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2016. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-25008?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-25008 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-25008 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6344.

When was CVE-2025-25008 published?

CVE-2025-25008 was published on 2025-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-25008

CVE-2025-25008 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2016 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-6344
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Published: 2025-03-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-25008?: Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Windows allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
How severe is CVE-2025-25008?: CVE-2025-25008 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-25008 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-25008?: CVE-2025-25008 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2016. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-25008?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-25008 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-25008 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6344.
When was CVE-2025-25008 published?: CVE-2025-25008 was published on 2025-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-25008

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*

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