Privilege Elevation Vulnerability in Windows Shell by Microsoft
CVE-2025-62565

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows 10 Version 1809
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 (server Core Installation)
Windows Server 2022
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 December 2025

What is CVE-2025-62565?

A use after free vulnerability in Windows Shell could allow an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges locally. This flaw can be exploited, potentially allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to system resources and execute arbitrary code with higher privileges than intended. Organizations are urged to apply security patches to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.8688

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.8146

Windows 10 Version 21H2 32-bit Systems 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.6691

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-62565 : Privilege Elevation Vulnerability in Windows Shell by Microsoft