CVE-2025-59281

  1. OpenCVE
  2. Vulnerabilities (CVE)
  3. CVE-2025-59281
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in XBox Gaming Services allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

7.8 /10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-59281 Vendor Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:xbox_gaming_services:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
History

17 Oct 2025, 15:32

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References () https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-59281 - () https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-59281 - Vendor Advisory
First Time Microsoft xbox Gaming Services
Microsoft
CPE cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:xbox_gaming_services:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

14 Oct 2025, 17:16

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New CVE
Information

Published : 2025-10-14 17:16

Updated : 2025-10-17 15:32

NVD link : CVE-2025-59281

Mitre link : CVE-2025-59281

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-59281

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Products Affected

microsoft

  • xbox_gaming_services
CWE
CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')