CVE-2025-55317
Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVSS Score
7.8
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
| Vendor | microsoft |
| Product | microsoft autoupdate for mac |
| Ecosystems | |
| Industries | TechnologyEnterprise |
| Published | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Last Updated | Feb 26, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Affected Versions
Microsoft / Microsoft AutoUpdate for Mac
4.0.0 < 4.80