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Publication date: 2025-10-14

Last updated on: 2025-10-17

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in XBox Gaming Services allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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Meta Information

Published

2025-10-14

Last Modified

2025-10-17

Generated

2026-07-06

AI Q&A

2025-10-14

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-05

NVD

CVE-2025-59281

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	xbox_gaming_services	to 31.105.17001.0 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-59	The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves improper link resolution before file access in Xbox Gaming Services, which allows an authorized attacker to locally elevate their privileges.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with authorized access could exploit this vulnerability to gain higher privileges on the local system, potentially leading to full control over affected components and compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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