May 2025: Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Update Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2025-47181 Published on May 22, 2025
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Update Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Weakness Type
What is an insecure temporary file Vulnerability?
The software attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
CVE-2025-47181 has been classified to as an insecure temporary file vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-47181
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Affected Versions
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Updater:- Version 1.0.0.0 and below 1.3.195.61 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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