Vulnerability in Microsoft Edge Update
CVE-2025-47181
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.006 (45.3th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 45th percentile — 45.3% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.006 · newest: 0.006 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Microsoft Edge Update
- Microsoft Edge (Chromium-Based) Updater — versions 1.0.0.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-47181 (vendor-advisory, patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-47181?
- CVE-2025-47181 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Edge Update, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2025-05-22.
- How severe is CVE-2025-47181?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-47181 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.