CVE-2025-26684

Name: CVE-2025-26684
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-13T17:15:51.983+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-26684 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. External control of file name or path in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

External control of file name or path in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.36%

28.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Defender For Endpoint	< 101.25032.0008

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-26684Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 13, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-26684?

External control of file name or path in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2025-26684?

CVE-2025-26684 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-26684?

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-2025-26684?

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Source: NVD / NIST