CVE-2025-33053
Internet Shortcut Files Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows External Control of File Name or Path Vulnerability is confirmed as actively exploited and is listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
Required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA notes
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2025-33053 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-33053
Description
External control of file name or path in Internet Shortcut Files allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Severity
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:CAffected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1507 | 10.0.10240.0 to <10.0.10240.21034 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1607 | 10.0.14393.0 to <10.0.14393.8148 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1809 | 10.0.17763.0 to <10.0.17763.7434 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 21H2 | 10.0.19044.0 to <10.0.19044.5965 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 22H2 | 10.0.19045.0 to <10.0.19045.5965 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 22H2 | 10.0.22621.0 to <10.0.22621.5472 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 22H3 | 10.0.22631.0 to <10.0.22631.5472 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 23H2 | 10.0.22631.0 to <10.0.22631.5472 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 24H2 | 10.0.26100.0 to <10.0.26100.4349 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 | 6.1.7601.0 to <6.1.7601.27769 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) | 6.1.7601.0 to <6.1.7601.27769 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 | 6.0.6003.0 to <6.0.6003.23351 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) | 6.0.6003.0 to <6.0.6003.23351 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | 6.2.9200.0 to <6.2.9200.25522 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) | 6.2.9200.0 to <6.2.9200.25522 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 R2 | 6.3.9600.0 to <6.3.9600.22620 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) | 6.3.9600.0 to <6.3.9600.22620 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 10.0.14393.0 to <10.0.14393.8148 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.14393.0 to <10.0.14393.8148 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | 10.0.17763.0 to <10.0.17763.7434 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.17763.0 to <10.0.17763.7434 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | 10.0.20348.0 to <10.0.20348.3807 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation) | 10.0.25398.0 to <10.0.25398.1665 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | 10.0.26100.0 to <10.0.26100.4349 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.26100.0 to <10.0.26100.4349 |
References
8 Links- https://research.checkpoint.com/2025/stealth-falcon-zero-day/
- https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/stealth-falcon-apt-exploits-microsoft-rce-zero-day-mideast
- https://therecord.media/microsoft-cisa-zero-day-turkish-defense-org
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/stealth-falcon-hackers-exploited-windows-webdav-zero-day-to-drop-malware/
- https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/10/microsoft_patch_tuesday_june/
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-33053-mitigation-script-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-microsoft-webdav
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-33053-detection-script-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-microsoft-webdav
Record Details
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