CVE-2025-33053

Name: CVE-2025-33053
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-06-10T17:22:18.853+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 81.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-33053 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. External control of file name or path in Internet Shortcut Files allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 81.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

External control of file name or path in Internet Shortcut Files allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

81.56%

99.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Jul 1, 2025.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-73

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 10 1507	< 10.0.10240.21034	—
Microsoft	Windows 10 1607	< 10.0.14393.8148	—
Microsoft	Windows 10 1809	< 10.0.17763.7434	—
Microsoft	Windows 10 21h2	< 10.0.19044.5965	—
Microsoft	Windows 10 22h2	< 10.0.19045.5965	—
Microsoft	Windows 11 22h2	< 10.0.22621.5472	—
Microsoft	Windows 11 23h2	< 10.0.22631.5472	—
Microsoft	Windows 11 24h2	< 10.0.26100.4270	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	< 10.0.14393.8148	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	< 10.0.17763.7434	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022	< 10.0.20348.3745	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022 23h2	< 10.0.25398.1665	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2025	< 10.0.26100.4270	—

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-33053Vendor Advisory
https://research.checkpoint.com/2025/stealth-falcon-zero-day/Exploit, Technical Description
https://therecord.media/microsoft-cisa-zero-day-turkish-defense-orgPress/Media Coverage
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/stealth-falcon-hackers-exploited-windows-webdav-zero-day-to-drop-malware/Press/Media Coverage
https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/stealth-falcon-apt-exploits-microsoft-rce-zero-day-mideastPress/Media Coverage
https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/10/microsoft_patch_tuesday_june/Press/Media Coverage
https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-33053-detection-script-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-microsoft-webdavExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-33053-mitigation-script-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-microsoft-webdavExploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-33053US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jun 10, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-33053?

External control of file name or path in Internet Shortcut Files allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

How severe is CVE-2025-33053?

CVE-2025-33053 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 81.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2025-33053?

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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Source: NVD / NIST