CVE-2025-59244
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.75%
Last modified
CVE-2025-59244 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. External control of file name or path in Windows Core Shell allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
External control of file name or path in Windows Core Shell allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1507 | < 10.0.10240.21161 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.8519 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.7919 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.6456 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.6456 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 22h2 | < 10.0.22621.6060 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 23h2 | <= 10.0.22631.6060 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.6899 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.6899 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | <= 10.0.14393.8519 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.7919 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.4294 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 23h2 | < 10.0.25398.1913 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | <= 10.0.26100.6899 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-59244?
External control of file name or path in Windows Core Shell allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
How severe is CVE-2025-59244?
CVE-2025-59244 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-59244?
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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