CVE-2025-33053

CVE-2025-33053 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1507 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2025-06-10). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-73.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 82% (100th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2025-06-10)
• EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-17721
• EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2025-06-10)
• Weakness: CWE-73
• Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10 1507
• Published: 2025-06-10
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

External control of file name or path in Internet Shortcut Files allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-33053?

External control of file name or path in Internet Shortcut Files allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

How severe is CVE-2025-33053?

CVE-2025-33053 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-33053 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2025-33053 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2025-06-10, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-33053?

CVE-2025-33053 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10 1507. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-33053?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2025-33053 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-33053 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-17721. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2025-06-10).

When was CVE-2025-33053 published?

CVE-2025-33053 was published on 2025-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-33053
• https://research.checkpoint.com/2025/stealth-falcon-zero-day/
• https://therecord.media/microsoft-cisa-zero-day-turkish-defense-org
• https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/stealth-falcon-hackers-exploited-windows-webdav-zero-day-to-drop-malware/
• https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/stealth-falcon-apt-exploits-microsoft-rce-zero-day-mideast
• https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/10/microsoft_patch_tuesday_june/
• https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-33053-detection-script-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-microsoft-webdav
• https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-33053-mitigation-script-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-microsoft-webdav
• https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-33053

Affected products (28)

• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1507:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1507:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:x64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:x86:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• 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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