CVE-2025-33053
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
50.3 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
External control of file name or path in Internet Shortcut Files allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2025-06-10
- Patch Due Date
- 2025-07-01
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- 3.1
- Published
- 2025-06-10
- Last Modified
- 2025-10-27
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2025-33053?
External control of file name or path in Internet Shortcut Files allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Is CVE-2025-33053 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2025-33053 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2025-07-01.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-33053?
CVE-2025-33053 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity), with vector string 3.1.
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