CVE-2025-33053
HIGHCISA KEVEPSS 100th pctlDescription
External control of file name or path in Internet Shortcut Files allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
How to fix
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Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.
CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploit Intelligence
Very high risk: more likely to be exploited than 100% of all known CVEs.
Microsoft Windows External Control of File Name or Path Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows contains an external control of file name or path vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute code from a remote WebDAV location specified by the WorkingDirectory attribute of Internet Shortcut files.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Remediation due: 2025-07-01
References
Related Vulnerabilities
Other CWE-73 (External Control of File Name or Path) vulnerabilities, ordered by exploit likelihood. View all
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Exploited | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2022-39952 | Critical | 9.8 | 100% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2024-8517 | Critical | 9.8 | 95% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2023-4634 | Critical | 9.8 | 83% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2018-17246 | Critical | 9.8 | 82% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2024-43451 | Medium | 6.5 | 82% | KEV | Fix |
| CVE-2023-3643 | High | 7.3 | 75% | - | - |
Common questions
How do I fix CVE-2025-33053?
Published advisories record a fix for 23 affected products. The "How to fix" section on this page lists the fixed version and source advisory for each one, so apply the entry matching what you actually run.
Is CVE-2025-33053 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2025-33053 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which means exploitation has been observed in the wild. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 2025-07-01. Treat it as a priority whatever its CVSS score says.
How severe is CVE-2025-33053?
CVE-2025-33053 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8, rated high. CVSS rates the technical impact if the vulnerability is exploited, not how likely that is, so weigh it alongside the exploit-prediction score when you decide what to patch first.
What does CVE-2025-33053 affect?
Published advisories record a fix for Windows 10 (Windows), Windows 10 Version 1607 (Windows), Windows 10 Version 1809 (Windows), Windows 10 Version 21H2 (Windows), and 19 more. Only products with a sourced advisory are listed, so treat this as what we can cite rather than a complete inventory.
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This product uses NVD data but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. EPSS scores courtesy of FIRST.org (https://www.first.org/epss). Source: CISA KEV Catalog. Data as of 2025-10-27.