Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
CVE-2025-26684 — Microsoft Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Executive Summary
External control of file name or path in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Overview
6.7
CVSS MEDIUM
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Exploitation Unlikely
MS Exploit Likelihood
CVSS Vector
ATTACK VECTOR
Local
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
Low
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
High
USER INTERACTION
None
SCOPE
Unchanged
Temporal Score: 5.8
EPSS Score
0.00367
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.2837 percentile - updated 2026-06-20
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Affected Products
1 affected product
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Linux | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | No |
Patches
1 patch
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
Release Notes |
Security Update | No |
Known Exploits
No known exploits have been linked for this CVE yet. When available, exploit references will be sourced from public repositories and may be unverified, incomplete, or non-functional. Always review code carefully before use in any environment.
Acknowledgments
Stratascale, astraleureka (eureka@astr.al)
References
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