Is CVE-2025-33053 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2025-33053 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2025-33053 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2025-33053 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-33053?

CVE-2025-33053 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2025-33053

Published: June 10, 2025

EPSS:34.26%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:96.9th

Official Description

Microsoft Windows contains an external control of file name or path vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute code from a remote WebDAV location specified by the WorkingDirectory attribute of Internet Shortcut files.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Microsoft Windows External Control of File Name or Path Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2025-06-10Federal patch deadline: 2025-07-01

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

Microsoft Windows is vulnerable to an external control of file name or path, which could allow an attacker to execute code from a remote WebDAV location specified in Internet Shortcut files. With a high EPSS score of 0.34263 and confirmed exploitation, this is a critical remote code execution vulnerability.

This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, indicating confirmed real-world exploitation. The flaw is remotely exploitable via crafted Internet Shortcut files.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to patch the vulnerability in Windows. Educate users about the risks of opening untrusted Internet Shortcut files.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-33053 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2025-33053 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.