CVE-2025-33053 HIGH

CVE-2025-33053: Internet Shortcut Files Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Vendor Microsoft
Product Windows 10 Version 1507
Weakness CWE-73
KEV Status Known Exploited
Published June 10, 2025
Last update February 26, 2026
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CVSS base score

8.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C

What the vulnerability does

01Description

External control of file name or path in Internet Shortcut Files allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

CISA mandated remediation

02CISA Required Action

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

Key dates

03Disclosure timeline

June 10, 2025 CVE published
February 26, 2026 Record updated