CVE-2025-29973
CVE-2025-29973 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure File Sync with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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-284.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-14465
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Microsoft Azure File Sync
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper access control in Azure File Sync allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-29973?
- Improper access control in Azure File Sync allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- How severe is CVE-2025-29973?
- CVE-2025-29973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-29973 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-29973?
- CVE-2025-29973 primarily affects Microsoft Azure File Sync. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-29973?
- 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-2025-29973 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-29973 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-14465.
- When was CVE-2025-29973 published?
- CVE-2025-29973 was published on 2025-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_file_sync:19.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_file_sync:20.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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