CVE-2025-48004: Microsoft Brokering File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Oct 14, 2025
·Updated
Microsoft Brokering File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Other sources
Use after free in Microsoft Brokering File System allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
— Microsoft
Affected Software
17 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.6060
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<=10.0.22631.6060
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.6899
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2<10.0.26200.6899
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1913
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<=10.0.26100.6899
Event History
Oct 14, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-48004?
CVE-2025-48004 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability that can be exploited by an unauthorized attacker.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-48004?
To remediate CVE-2025-48004, apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for affected products.
3
Which products are affected by CVE-2025-48004?
CVE-2025-48004 impacts Microsoft Windows Server 2025 and several versions of Microsoft Windows 11.
4
Can CVE-2025-48004 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2025-48004 requires local access to exploit the vulnerability, as it is a local elevation of privilege issue.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-48004?
Exploitation of CVE-2025-48004 could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.