Name: CVE-2025-47181: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2025-47181, CVSS 8.8, EPSS 0.00604

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 8.8
CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Microsoft Edge	—	Update Microsoft Edge to the latest version	Apr 20, 2026	May 22, 2025

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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