CVE-2025-29795
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Local Privilege Escalation
Description
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
INFO
Published Date :
March 23, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 23, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
1.8
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| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-29795 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 23, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-59 Added Reference https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-29795
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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