Windows Failover Cluster
CVE-2025-47979 — Microsoft Failover Cluster Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Executive Summary
Insertion of sensitive information into log file in Windows Failover Cluster allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Overview
5.5
CVSS MEDIUM
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Less Likely
MS Exploit Likelihood
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
ATTACK VECTOR
Local
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
Low
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
Low
USER INTERACTION
None
SCOPE
Unchanged
CONFIDENTIALITY
High
INTEGRITY
None
AVAILABILITY
None
EXPLOIT CODE MATURITY
Unproven
REMEDIATION LEVEL
Official Fix
REPORT CONFIDENCE
Confirmed
Temporal Score: 4.8
EPSS Score
0.00557
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.41977 percentile - updated 2026-06-21
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Affected Products
3 affected products
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation) | 5066780 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server 2025 | 5066835 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) | 5066835 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
Patches
2 patches
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
5066780 |
Security Update | Yes |
5066835 |
Security Update | Yes |
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.
Acknowledgments
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