Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Microsoft AutoUpdate by Microsoft
CVE-2025-47968

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Autoupdate For Mac
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 June 2025

What is CVE-2025-47968?

An improper input validation vulnerability in Microsoft AutoUpdate allows an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges within the local environment. This vulnerability could potentially be exploited to execute unauthorized actions, making it crucial for users to apply the recommended updates to mitigate any risk.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft AutoUpdate for Mac Unknown 0 < 4.79

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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