CVE-2025-50154

MEDIUM

Windows File Explorer - Info Disclosure

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 5 public exploits for CVE-2025-50154. PoCs published by Ruben Enkaoua, rubenformation, zenzue.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This PowerShell script generates a malicious LNK file that triggers NTLMv2-SSP hash disclosure by forcing Windows Explorer to fetch an icon from a remote SMB share. It exploits CVE-2025-50154, a patch bypass for CVE-2025-24054, to leak authentication hashes.

Description

Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows File Explorer allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.

Exploits (5)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by Ruben Enkaoua · textremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52415

This PowerShell script generates a malicious LNK file that triggers NTLMv2-SSP hash disclosure by forcing Windows Explorer to fetch an icon from a remote SMB share. It exploits CVE-2025-50154, a patch bypass for CVE-2025-24054, to leak authentication hashes.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Windows 10.0.19045 (and prior versions before August 2025 patch)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Responder or similar SMB listener running on attacker-controlled IP · Write access to a directory where the LNK file can be placed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 52 stars
by rubenformation · poc
https://github.com/rubenformation/CVE-2025-50154

This repository contains a functional PowerShell script that generates a malicious .LNK file to trigger NTLMv2-SSP hash disclosure in Windows File Explorer via SMB. The exploit bypasses a Microsoft patch by using a remote SMB-hosted binary to force icon extraction.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Windows File Explorer (explorer.exe)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a remote SMB server hosting a binary file · Ability to deliver the .LNK file to the victim's system
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WRITEUP 3 stars
by zenzue · poc
https://github.com/zenzue/CVE-2025-50154

This repository provides a PowerShell script for auditing and hardening NTLM/SMB configurations to mitigate vulnerabilities like CVE-2025-50154. It includes registry checks, firewall rule assessments, and allowlist management for SMB/NTLM traffic.

Classification
Writeup 95%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Windows NTLM/SMB configurations
Auth required
Prerequisites: Administrative access to modify registry and firewall settings
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 1 stars
by MartinxMax · poc
https://github.com/MartinxMax/CVE-2025-50154

This repository contains a functional exploit for CVE-2025-50154, targeting a Windows File Explorer vulnerability. The exploit generates a malicious .lnk file and includes functionality to crack NTLM hashes using Hashcat.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Windows File Explorer (Windows < 10/11)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target system · Ability to deliver the malicious .lnk file to the target
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 19, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 1 stars
by Ash1996x · poc
https://github.com/Ash1996x/CVE-2025-50154-Aggressor-Script

This repository contains a Cobalt Strike Aggressor script that weaponizes LNK and Library-MS files to capture NTLMv2-SSP hashes via SMB. It includes a standalone PowerShell script and integrates with Cobalt Strike for red team operations.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Windows systems with PowerShell and SMB access
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Cobalt Strike licensed version · SMB server for hash collection (e.g., Responder, Metasploit) · PowerShell enabled on target systems
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

Scores

CVSS v3 6.5
EPSS 0.2759
EPSS Percentile 96.6%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable yes
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-200
Status published
Products (17)
microsoft/windows_10_1507 < 10.0.10240.21100 (2 CPE variants)
microsoft/windows_10_1607 < 10.0.14393.8330 (2 CPE variants)
microsoft/windows_10_1809 < 10.0.17763.7678 (2 CPE variants)
microsoft/windows_10_21h2 < 10.0.19044.6216
microsoft/windows_10_22h2 < 10.0.19045.6216
microsoft/windows_11_22h2 < 10.0.22621.5768
microsoft/windows_11_23h2 < 10.0.22631.5768
microsoft/windows_11_24h2 < 10.0.26100.4851
microsoft/windows_server_2008 (2 CPE variants)
microsoft/windows_server_2008 r2 sp1
... and 7 more
Published Aug 12, 2025
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026