CVE-2025-49679
HIGHDescription
Numeric truncation error in Windows Shell allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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CVSS v3.1 Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Type (CWE)
CWE-197
CWE-197
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product |
|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_10_1507 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1507 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1607 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1607 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1809 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1809 |
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 |
| microsoft | windows_11_22h2 |
| microsoft | windows_11_23h2 |
| microsoft | windows_11_24h2 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2016 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2019 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022_23h2 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2025 |
References
Advisories & Patches
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-49679? +
Numeric truncation error in Windows Shell allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2025-49679? +
CVE-2025-49679 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-49679? +
CVE-2025-49679 affects products from microsoft, specifically: windows_10_1507, windows_10_1607, windows_10_1809, windows_10_21h2, windows_10_22h2, windows_11_22h2, windows_11_23h2, windows_11_24h2, windows_server_2008, windows_server_2012, windows_server_2016, windows_server_2019, windows_server_2022, windows_server_2022_23h2, windows_server_2025. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-49679? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.
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