Microsoft Windows up to Server 2025 Web Distributed Authoring/Versioning file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as very critical has been found in Microsoft Windows. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Web Distributed Authoring/Versioning. Executing a manipulation can lead to file inclusion. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-33053. The attack may be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Windows and classified as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Web Distributed Authoring/Versioning. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a file inclusion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-73. The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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

The weakness was shared 06/10/2025 as confirmed security update guide (Website). The advisory is shared for download at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-33053. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 10/27/2025).

It is declared as attacked. This issue was added on 06/10/2025 to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a due date of 07/01/2025:

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Zero-Day.cz (1012) and EUVD (EUVD-2025-17721). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.5

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VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: File inclusion
CWE: CWE-73
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Status: Attacked

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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10/27/2025 +139 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-33053 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-33053
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-311944
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215

Entryinfo

Created: 06/10/2025 19:15
Updated: 10/27/2025 20:08
Changes: 06/10/2025 19:15 (35), 06/10/2025 19:18 (34), 06/10/2025 21:15 (16), 06/11/2025 08:08 (11), 06/11/2025 10:15 (1), 06/11/2025 14:39 (1), 06/13/2025 20:37 (2), 06/20/2025 19:09 (5), 10/27/2025 20:08 (1)
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