Disclosure summary
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Source-reported weakness categories
CWE-59
Source-specific records & product guidance
Sources retain their own attribution and scoring. Follow the original record to confirm affected versions, fixed releases, and configuration conditions.
Microsoft Security Updates (CVRF) · 2025-Sep
Open original source · Updated Sep 09, 2025
Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Maximum of vendor-reported product scores; products and fixed builds are associations, not a universal affected-version statement.
Microsoft maximum product score: 7.8
| Vendor | Product / association | Version / bounds |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft AutoUpdate for Mac | (MSRC status code 3) |
Vendor remediation references
- MAU · build 4.80 · product IDs 10949
- Vendor guidance · product IDs 10949
Original records & references
- NIST NVD record
- CVE Program record
- msrc.microsoft.com — Vendor advisory
PUBLISHED 2025-09-09T03:00:00-04:00
MODIFIED 2025-09-09T03:00:00-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-08T12:45:43-04:00