CVE-2025-47181

Name: CVE-2025-47181
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-22T22:15:30.773+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-47181 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge Update	< 1.3.195.61

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-47181Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 22, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-47181?

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2025-47181?

CVE-2025-47181 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-47181?

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-2025-47181?

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Source: NVD / NIST