CVE-2025-26684
CVE-2025-26684 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Defender For Endpoint with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-610.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-14475
- Weakness: CWE-610
- Affected product: Microsoft Defender For Endpoint
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
External control of file name or path in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-26684?
- External control of file name or path in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- How severe is CVE-2025-26684?
- CVE-2025-26684 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-26684 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-26684?
- CVE-2025-26684 affects Microsoft Defender For Endpoint. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-26684?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-26684 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-26684 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-14475.
- When was CVE-2025-26684 published?
- CVE-2025-26684 was published on 2025-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:defender_for_endpoint:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
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