CVE-2025-47161

HIGH
2025-05-15 [email protected]
7.8
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Analysis Generated
Mar 28, 2026 - 18:42 vuln.today
PoC Detected
Jul 08, 2025 - 16:15 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
May 15, 2025 - 20:16 nvd
HIGH 7.8

Description

Improper access control in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Analysis

Improper access control in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical Context

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284. Improper access control in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. Affected products include: Microsoft Defender For Endpoint.

Affected Products

Microsoft Defender For Endpoint.

Remediation

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

Priority Score

63
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +4.4
CVSS: +39
POC: +20

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CVE-2025-47161 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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