Windows Server 2022 23h2
CVE-2026-25185
MEDIUM
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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2DescriptionCVE.org
Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows Shell Link Processing allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
AnalysisAI
Windows Shell Link Processing leaks sensitive information over the network in Windows Server 2012, 2019, and 2022, enabling remote spoofing attacks without authentication or user interaction. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this information disclosure to conduct spoofing attacks against affected systems. No patch is currently available.
Technical ContextAI
Classified as CWE-200 (Information Exposure). Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows Shell Link Processing allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
RemediationAI
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.
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