CVE-2025-53769

Name: CVE-2025-53769
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-12T18:15:45.627+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-53769 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. External control of file name or path in Windows Security App allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

External control of file name or path in Windows Security App allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.36%

28.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-73

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Security App	< 1000.27840.0.1000

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-53769Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-53769?

External control of file name or path in Windows Security App allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing locally.

How severe is CVE-2025-53769?

CVE-2025-53769 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-53769?

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-2025-53769?

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Source: NVD / NIST