What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-49738?

CVE-2025-49738 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Pc Manager are affected by CVE-2025-49738?

CVE-2025-49738 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in Microsoft PC Manager that allows authenticated local users to gain elevated system privileges through improper handling of symbolic links.. A patch is available.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-49738?

Within 24 hours: Identify all systems running Microsoft PC Manager and document current versions via SCCM or endpoint inventory tools. Within 7 days: Deploy the latest patched version of Microsoft PC Manager via Windows Update or WSUS to all affected systems; verify deployment completion. Within 30 days: Conduct audit logs review for any suspicious privilege escalation attempts originating from PC Manager processes on patched and unpatched systems.

Pc Manager CVE-2025-49738

EUVD-2025-20539 HIGH

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access (CWE-59)

2025-07-08 secure@microsoft.com

Microsoft Information Disclosure Pc Manager

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Analysis Updated

Apr 16, 2026 - 06:28 EUVD-patch-fix

executive_summary

Re-analysis Queued

Apr 16, 2026 - 05:29 backfill_euvd_patch

patch_released

Patch available

Apr 16, 2026 - 05:29 EUVD

3.17.4

EUVD ID Assigned

Mar 16, 2026 - 04:21 euvd

EUVD-2025-20539

Analysis Generated

Mar 16, 2026 - 04:21 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jul 08, 2025 - 17:16 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

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

Analysis

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

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Link Resolution Before File Access (CWE-59).

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for patches. Apply mitigations such as network segmentation, access restrictions, and monitoring.

CVE-2025-49738 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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Pc Manager CVE-2025-49738

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