CVE-2025-33053
HighExploitedPublic exploitInternet Shortcut Files Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Jun 9, 2025 · Updated Feb 26, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-33053 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Windows 10 1507 (Microsoft), Windows 10 1607 (Microsoft), Windows 10 1809 (Microsoft) and 22 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 10, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Windows 10 1507 10.0.10240.21034, Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.8148, Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.7434.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
87%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
External control of file name or path in Internet Shortcut Files allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jun 10, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 10, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jun 10, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jun 10, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
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.
Affected Products
53 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 1507Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.10240.21034 |
| Windows 10 1607Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.14393.8148 |
| Windows 10 1809Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.17763.7434 |
| Windows 10 21h2Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.19044.5965 |
| Windows 10 22h2Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.19045.5965 |
Patched Releases
Windows 10 1507
10.0.10240.21034
Windows 10 1607
10.0.14393.8148
Windows 10 1809
10.0.17763.7434
Windows 10 21h2
10.0.19044.5965
Windows 10 22h2
10.0.19045.5965
Windows 11 22h2
10.0.22621.5472
Windows 11 23h2
10.0.22631.5472
Windows 11 24h2
10.0.26100.4270
Windows Server 2016
10.0.14393.8148
Windows Server 2019
10.0.17763.7434
Windows Server 2022
10.0.20348.3745, 10.0.20348.3807
Windows Server 2022 23h2
10.0.25398.1665
Windows Server 2025
10.0.26100.4270, 10.0.26100.4349
Windows 10 Version 1507
10.0.10240.21034
Windows 10 Version 1607
10.0.14393.8148
Windows 10 Version 1809
10.0.17763.7434
Windows 10 Version 21H2
10.0.19044.5965
Windows 10 Version 22H2
10.0.19045.5965
Windows 11 version 22H2
10.0.22621.5472
Windows 11 version 22H3
10.0.22631.5472
Windows 11 Version 23H2
10.0.22631.5472
Windows 11 Version 24H2
10.0.26100.4349
Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1
6.1.7601.27769
Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)
6.1.7601.27769
Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2
6.0.6003.23351
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 9, 2025
Added to CISA KEV
Jun 10, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 10, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jun 10, 2025
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jun 10, 2025
Last updated
Feb 26, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path
References
- advisoryInternet Shortcut Files Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitMSF unc_url_cve_2025_33053.rb
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
External control of file name or path in Internet Shortcut Files allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Affected: Windows 10 1507 (Microsoft); Windows 10 1607 (Microsoft); Windows 10 1809 (Microsoft), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 10, 2025.
Yes. It was added on Jun 10, 2025 with a federal remediation due date of Jul 1, 2025.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Windows 10 1507 10.0.10240.21034, Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.8148, Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.7434.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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