CVE-2025-50154: Microsoft Windows File Explorer Spoofing Vulnerability

Published Aug 12, 2025
·
Updated

Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows File Explorer allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.

Other sources

Microsoft Windows File Explorer Spoofing Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

58 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.21100
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.21100
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.8330
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.8330
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7678
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7678
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.6216
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.6216
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.5768
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.5768
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.4851
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.8330
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.7678
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.3989
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1791
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.4851

Event History

Aug 12, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:09 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 18, 2025
Exploit Published
12:00 AM
Known Exploited
03:03 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-50154?

CVE-2025-50154 is regarded as a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to exposure of sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-50154?

To resolve CVE-2025-50154, users should apply the appropriate security patches provided by Microsoft for affected products.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-50154?

CVE-2025-50154 affects various Microsoft Windows operating systems including Windows 10, Windows Server 2019, and Windows 11.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2025-50154 facilitate?

CVE-2025-50154 can enable unauthorized actors to perform spoofing attacks over a network.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2025-50154?

As of now, there are no known active exploits reported for CVE-2025-50154, but it is advisable to apply patches promptly.

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