What is CVE-2025-29795?

CVE-2025-29795 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Edge_update, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-03-23.

How severe is CVE-2025-29795?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Microsoft Edge_update

CVE-2025-29795

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

EPSS: 0.004 (29.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Microsoft Edge_update
Microsoft Edge Update Setup — versions 1.0.0.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-59 — Improper Link Resolution Before File Access

References

secure@microsoft.com (vendor-advisory, patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-29795?: CVE-2025-29795 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Edge_update, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-03-23.
How severe is CVE-2025-29795?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.