What is CVE-2025-49738?

CVE-2025-49738 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Pc Manager, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-07-08.

How severe is CVE-2025-49738?

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

Vulnerability in Microsoft Pc Manager

CVE-2025-49738

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft PC Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

EPSS: 0.003 (24.4th 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 Pc Manager — versions 1.0.0
Microsoft Pc_manager

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-2025-49738?: CVE-2025-49738 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Pc Manager, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-07-08.
How severe is CVE-2025-49738?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.