Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2025-33075

CVE-2025-33075:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2025-33075 is a Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability that was disclosed on June 10, 2025. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-59 (Improper Link Resolution Before File Access) and affects Windows Installer, allowing an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally through improper link resolution before file access (NIST NVD, Wiz).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability stems from improper link resolution before file access, categorized as CWE-59, and requires local access with low privileges to exploit (NIST NVD).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges on the affected system. The high CVSS score indicates significant potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system (NIST NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released a security update to address this vulnerability as part of the June 2025 Patch Tuesday updates. Users are advised to apply the latest security updates to mitigate this vulnerability (Wiz).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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