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CVE-2025-33053 Detail

Description

External control of file name or path in Internet Shortcut Files allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.


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Hyperlink Resource
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-33053 Vendor Advisory 
https://research.checkpoint.com/2025/stealth-falcon-zero-day/ Technical Description 
https://therecord.media/microsoft-cisa-zero-day-turkish-defense-org Press/Media Coverage 
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/stealth-falcon-hackers-exploited-windows-webdav-zero-day-to-drop-malware/ Press/Media Coverage 
https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/stealth-falcon-apt-exploits-microsoft-rce-zero-day-mideast Press/Media Coverage 
https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/10/microsoft_patch_tuesday_june/ Press/Media Coverage 

This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog

Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.

Vulnerability Name Date Added Due Date Required Action
Microsoft Windows External Control of File Name or Path Vulnerability 06/10/2025 07/01/2025 Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path Microsoft Corporation  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2025-33053
NVD Published Date:
06/10/2025
NVD Last Modified:
06/20/2025
Source:
Microsoft Corporation