How severe is CVE-2025-53769?

CVE-2025-53769 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-53769 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-53769?

CVE-2025-53769 affects Microsoft Windows Security App. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-53769?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-53769 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-53769 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24288.

When was CVE-2025-53769 published?

CVE-2025-53769 was published on 2025-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-53769

CVE-2025-53769 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Security App with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-73.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-24288
Weakness: CWE-73
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Security App
Published: 2025-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

External control of file name or path in Windows Security App allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing locally.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-53769?: External control of file name or path in Windows Security App allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing locally.
How severe is CVE-2025-53769?: CVE-2025-53769 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-53769 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-53769?: CVE-2025-53769 affects Microsoft Windows Security App. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-53769?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-53769 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-53769 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24288.
When was CVE-2025-53769 published?: CVE-2025-53769 was published on 2025-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-53769

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_security_app:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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