CVE-2025-47968

HIGH

Microsoft AutoUpdate < 4.79 - Authenticated Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

Improper input validation in Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

References (1)

Core 1
Core References

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0107
EPSS Percentile 77.9%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-20
Status published
Products (1)
microsoft/autoupdate < 4.79
Published Jun 10, 2025
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026