CVE-2025-59516

Dec. 9, 2025, 6:36 p.m.

7.8
High

Description

Missing authentication for critical function in Windows Storage VSP Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Product(s) Impacted

Vendor Product Versions
Microsoft
  • Windows Storage Vsp Driver
  • *

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

CWE-73
External Control of File Name or Path
The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations.

*CPE(s)

Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.

Type Vendor Product Version Update Edition Language Software Edition Target Software Target Hardware Other Information
a microsoft windows_storage_vsp_driver / / / / / / / /

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-59516

Tags

CWE-73
secure@microsoft.com
2025-12-09
CVE-2025-59516

CVSS Score

7.8 / 10

CVSS Data - 3.1

  • Attack Vector: LOCAL
  • Attack Complexity: LOW
  • Privileges Required: LOW
  • Scope: UNCHANGED
  • Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
  • Integrity Impact: HIGH
  • Availability Impact: HIGH

    • CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Timeline

Published: Dec. 9, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Dec. 9, 2025, 6:36 p.m.

Status : Undergoing Analysis

CVE is currently being analyzed by NVD staff, this process results in association of reference link tags, CVSS scores, CWE association, and CPE applicability statements.

More info

Source

secure@microsoft.com

*Disclaimer: Some vulnerabilities do not have an associated CPE. To enhance the data, we use AI to infer CPEs based on CVE details. This is an automated process and might not always be accurate.