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MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2025-21195
Microsoft Service Fabric Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Service Fabric allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

INFO

Published Date :

July 8, 2025, 5:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

July 22, 2025, 5:50 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

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Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-21195 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Microsoft azure_service_fabric
2 Microsoft service_fabric
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Restrict access and apply security updates to prevent unauthorized privilege escalation.
  • Review and restrict file access permissions.
  • Apply vendor security patches promptly.
  • Limit user privileges to necessary functions.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2025-21195 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2025-21195.

URL Resource
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-21195 Vendor Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2025-21195 vulnerability over time.

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  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jul. 22, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_service_fabric:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.1 *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_service_fabric:10.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_service_fabric:10.1:cumulative_update_2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_service_fabric:10.1:cumulative_update_3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_service_fabric:10.1:cumulative_update_4:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_service_fabric:10.1:cumulative_update_5:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_service_fabric:10.1:cumulative_update_6:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added Reference Type Microsoft Corporation: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-21195 Types: Vendor Advisory
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jul. 08, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Service Fabric allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-59
    Added Reference https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-21195
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 6
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