May 2025: Microsoft Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2025-26684 Published on May 13, 2025
Microsoft Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
External control of file name or path in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Weakness Type
External Control of File Name or Path
The software allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-26684
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Affected Versions
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Linux:- Version 101.0.0 and below 101.25032.0010 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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