What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-55245?

CVE-2025-55245 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 Xbox Gaming Services are affected by CVE-2025-55245?

CVE-2025-55245 presents notable security risk rated CVSS 7.8. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-55245?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Xbox Gaming Services CVE-2025-55245

HIGH

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access (CWE-59)

2025-09-09 secure@microsoft.com

Information Disclosure Xbox Gaming Services

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 Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:11 vuln.today

CVE Published

Sep 09, 2025 - 17:16 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

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

AnalysisAI

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Xbox allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-59. Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Xbox allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. Affected products include: Microsoft Xbox Gaming Services.

RemediationAI

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.