Windows Security App
CVE-2025-47956 — Windows Security App Spoofing Vulnerability
Executive Summary
External control of file name or path in Windows Security App allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing locally.
Overview
5.5
CVSS MEDIUM
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Less Likely
MS Exploit Likelihood
CVSS Vector
ATTACK VECTOR
Local
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
Low
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
Low
USER INTERACTION
None
SCOPE
Unchanged
Temporal Score: 4.8
EPSS Score
0.00436
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.3472 percentile - updated 2026-06-20
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Affected Products
1 affected product
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Security App | Information (Security Update) |
Important | Spoofing | No |
Patches
1 patch
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
Information |
Security Update | No |
Known Exploits
No known exploits have been linked for this CVE yet. When available, exploit references will be sourced from public repositories and may be unverified, incomplete, or non-functional. Always review code carefully before use in any environment.
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