CVE-2025-24071

Name: CVE-2025-24071
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-03-11T17:16:29.867+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 25.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-24071 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows File Explorer allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.. EPSS estimates a 25.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

25.07%

97.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
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 11 23h2	< 10.0.22631.5039
Microsoft	Windows 11 24h2	< 10.0.26100.3476
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	< 10.0.20348.3328
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022 23h2	< 10.0.25398.1486
Microsoft	Windows Server 2025	< 10.0.26100.3476

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-24071Vendor Advisory
https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-24071-spoofing-vulnerability-in-microsoft-windows-file-explorer-detection-scripExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-24071-spoofing-vulnerability-in-microsoft-windows-file-explorer-mitigation-scriptMitigation, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 11, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-24071?

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

How severe is CVE-2025-24071?

CVE-2025-24071 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 25.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-24071?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-24071?

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Source: NVD / NIST