CVE-2025-47181

HIGH

Microsoft Edge Update < 1.3.195.61 - Symlink Following

Title source: rule

Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Exploits (1)

nomisec WRITEUP 5 stars

by encrypter15 · poc

https://github.com/encrypter15/CVE-2025-47181

View Code ZIP pw:eip

References (1)

[Vendor Advisory] https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-47181

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8

EPSS 0.0157

EPSS Percentile 81.6%

Attack Vector LOCAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment

Exploitation none

Automatable no

Technical Impact total

Details

CWE

CWE-59

Status published

Products (1)

microsoft/edge_update < 1.3.195.61

Published May 22, 2025

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026