CVE-2025-33073
Microsoft Windows SMB Client Improper Access Control Vulnerability
Summary
Microsoft Windows SMB Client contains an improper access control vulnerability that could allow for privilege escalation. An attacker could execute a specially crafted malicious script to coerce the victim machine to connect back to the attack system using SMB and authenticate.
Affected software
Vendor: Microsoft · Product: Windows
Weakness types (CWE):
What to do
This vulnerability appears in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is being exploited in the wild. Prioritize patching affected systems and verify exposure across your estate.
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