Remote code execution via misrepresented LNK file in Microsoft Windows



Risk High
Patch available NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID N/A
CWE-ID CWE-451
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
 Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Spoofing attack

EUVDB-ID: #VU105851

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-451 - User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information (Clickjacking, spoofing)

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of user-supplied data in .lnk files. A remote attacker can hide command line arguments inside an .lnk file, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 7 SP1 - 11

Windows Server: 2008 R2 SP1 - 2025 10.0.26100.3476

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-148/
https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/25/c/windows-shortcut-zero-day-exploit.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



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