CVE-2025-27727

high

Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Installer allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

References

https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/04/08/patch-tuesday-microsoft-zero-day-cve-2025-29824/

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-27727

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2025-04-08

Updated: 2025-04-09

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 6.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

Severity: Medium

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Severity: High