What is CVE-2025-59291?

CVE-2025-59291 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Compute Gallery, classified under External Control of File Name or Path. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2025-10-14.

How severe is CVE-2025-59291?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.

Is CVE-2025-59291 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Compute Gallery

CVE-2025-59291

External control of file name or path in Confidential Azure Container Instances allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

EPSS: 0.004 (32.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-73 — External Control of File Name or Path

Public proof-of-concept exploits

fkie-cad/nvd-json-data-feeds

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-59291?: CVE-2025-59291 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Compute Gallery, classified under External Control of File Name or Path. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2025-10-14.
How severe is CVE-2025-59291?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.
Is CVE-2025-59291 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.