Vulnerability in Microsoft Xbox Gaming Services
CVE-2025-59281
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in XBox Gaming Services allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
EPSS: 0.004 (26.9th 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 Xbox Gaming Services — versions 19.0.0.0
- Microsoft Xbox_gaming_services
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secure@microsoft.com (vendor-advisory, patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-59281?
- CVE-2025-59281 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Xbox Gaming Services, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-10-14.
- How severe is CVE-2025-59281?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-59281 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.