| CVE ID | CVE-2025-53788 |
| CVSS SCORE | 4.7, AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| AFFECTED VENDORS |
Microsoft |
| AFFECTED PRODUCTS |
Windows |
| VULNERABILITY DETAILS |
This vulnerability allows local attackers to read arbitrary files on affected installations of Microsoft Windows. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within WslCoreVm::Initialize method. The issue results from incorrect management of privileges. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to read files in the context of SYSTEM. |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS |
Microsoft has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-53788 |
| DISCLOSURE TIMELINE |
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| CREDIT | William Gamazo Sanchez and Nitesh Surana of Trend Research |
