How severe is CVE-2025-47161?

CVE-2025-47161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-47161 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-47161?

CVE-2025-47161 affects Microsoft Defender For Endpoint. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-47161?

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-2025-47161 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-47161 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-15199.

When was CVE-2025-47161 published?

CVE-2025-47161 was published on 2025-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-47161

CVE-2025-47161 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Defender For Endpoint with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-15199
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Microsoft Defender For Endpoint
Published: 2025-05-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-47161?: Improper access control in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
How severe is CVE-2025-47161?: CVE-2025-47161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-47161 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-47161?: CVE-2025-47161 affects Microsoft Defender For Endpoint. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-47161?: 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-2025-47161 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-47161 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-15199.
When was CVE-2025-47161 published?: CVE-2025-47161 was published on 2025-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-47161

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:defender_for_endpoint:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*

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