How severe is CVE-2025-49738?

CVE-2025-49738 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-2025-49738 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-49738?

CVE-2025-49738 affects Microsoft Pc Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-49738?

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-2025-49738 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-49738 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-20539.

When was CVE-2025-49738 published?

CVE-2025-49738 was published on 2025-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-49738

CVE-2025-49738 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Pc Manager 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-20539
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Microsoft Pc Manager
Published: 2025-07-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-49738?: Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft PC Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
How severe is CVE-2025-49738?: CVE-2025-49738 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-2025-49738 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-49738?: CVE-2025-49738 affects Microsoft Pc Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-49738?: 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-2025-49738 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-49738 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-20539.
When was CVE-2025-49738 published?: CVE-2025-49738 was published on 2025-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-49738

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:pc_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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