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CVE-2025-49680

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.47%

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CVE-2025-49680 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Performance Recorder allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Performance Recorder allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.47%

37.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10 1507< 10.0.10240.21073
MicrosoftWindows 10 1607< 10.0.14393.8246
MicrosoftWindows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.7558
MicrosoftWindows 10 21h2< 10.0.19044.6093
MicrosoftWindows 10 22h2< 10.0.19045.6093
MicrosoftWindows 11 22h2< 10.0.22621.5624
MicrosoftWindows 11 23h2< 10.0.22631.5624
MicrosoftWindows 11 24h2< 10.0.26100.4652
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.8246
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.7558
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.3932
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022 23h2< 10.0.25398.1732
MicrosoftWindows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.4652

References

Timeline

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Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-49680?
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Performance Recorder allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.
How severe is CVE-2025-49680?
CVE-2025-49680 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-49680?
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-2025-49680?

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Source: NVD / NIST