CVE-2025-47160
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.72%
Last modified
CVE-2025-47160 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Protection mechanism failure in Windows Shell allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Protection mechanism failure in Windows Shell allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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
Timeline
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-47160?
Protection mechanism failure in Windows Shell allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
How severe is CVE-2025-47160?
CVE-2025-47160 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-47160?
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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