CVE-2025-24054
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 58.97%
Last modified
CVE-2025-24054 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. External control of file name or path in Windows NTLM allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 58.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
External control of file name or path in Windows NTLM allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1507 | < 10.0.10240.20947 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.7876 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.7009 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.5608 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.5608 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 22h2 | < 10.0.22621.5039 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.5039 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.3403 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.7876 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.7009 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.3270 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 23h2 | < 10.0.25398.1486 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.3403 | — |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/28Mailing List
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52478Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52480Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-24054-spoofing-vulnerability-in-windows-ntlm-by-microsoft-mitigation-scriptMitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-24054US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-24054?
External control of file name or path in Windows NTLM allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
How severe is CVE-2025-24054?
CVE-2025-24054 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 58.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2025-24054?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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