What is CVE-2025-33053?

CVE-2025-33053 is an unauthenticated Internet Shortcut Files Remote Code Execution Vulnerability affecting Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507, Windows 10 Version 1607, Windows 10 Version 1809, Windows 10 Version 21H2, Windows 10 Version 22H2, Windows 11 version 22H2, Windows 11 version 22H3, Windows 11 Version 23H2, Windows 11 Version 24H2, Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation), Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2, Windows Server 2008.... External control of file name or path in Internet Shortcut Files allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

CVE-2025-33053 affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507, Windows 10 Version 1607, Windows 10 Version 1809, Windows 10 Version 21H2, Windows 10 Version 22H2, Windows 11 version 22H2, Windows 11 version 22H3, Windows 11 Version 23H2, Windows 11 Version 24H2, Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation), Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2, Windows Server 2008.... Previdian lists 25 version rows; examples include 10.0.10240.0 to < 10.0.10240.21034, 10.0.14393.0 to < 10.0.14393.8148, and 10.0.17763.0 to < 10.0.17763.7434.

Vulnerability report

Trusted Third Party Report Confirmed Confidence In CISA KEV

CVE-2025-33053

Q: Have exploitation attempts been observed?

Yes. Exploitation attempts have been reported for this vulnerability. Previdian lists it as a known exploited vulnerability. Listed in CISA KEV. Also reported by third-party sources. Confidence is confirmed.

Q: What should we do?

Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.

Internet Shortcut Files Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft / Windows 10 Version 1507 · affected before 10.0.10240.21034

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Severity: CVSS 8.8 · High
Confidence: Confirmed
Exploit status: Trusted Third Party Report
EPSS: 87.1%
First observed: —
Last observed: —

Decision summary

What security teams need to know first

Direct answers before the deeper technical record.

What it is

External control of file name or path in Internet Shortcut Files allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Have exploitation attempts been observed?

Yes. Exploitation attempts have been reported for this vulnerability. Previdian lists it as a known exploited vulnerability. Listed in CISA KEV. Also reported by third-party sources. Confidence is confirmed.

Who is affected?

Affected products include Microsoft / Windows 10 Version 1507 and 25 other products, including affected before 10.0.10240.21034, affected before 10.0.14393.8148, and affected before 10.0.17763.7434.

What should we do?

Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.

Overview

Internet Shortcut Files Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

External control of file name or path in Internet Shortcut Files allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Vendor Product Affected Status

Microsoft Affected

Windows 10 Version 1507

Before 10.0.10240.21034

Affected

Microsoft Affected

Windows 10 Version 1607

Before 10.0.14393.8148

Affected

Microsoft Affected

Windows 10 Version 1809

Before 10.0.17763.7434

Affected

Microsoft Affected

Windows 10 Version 21H2

Before 10.0.19044.5965

Affected

Microsoft Affected

Windows 10 Version 22H2

Before 10.0.19045.5965

Affected

Microsoft Affected

Windows 11 version 22H2

Before 10.0.22621.5472

Affected

Microsoft Affected

Windows 11 version 22H3

Before 10.0.22631.5472

Affected

Microsoft Affected

Windows 11 Version 23H2

Before 10.0.22631.5472

Affected

Microsoft Affected

Windows 11 Version 24H2

Before 10.0.26100.4349

Affected

Microsoft Affected

Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1

Before 6.1.7601.27769

Affected

Microsoft Affected

Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)

Before 6.1.7601.27769

Affected

Microsoft Affected

Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2

Before 6.0.6003.23351

Affected

Microsoft Affected

Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)

Before 6.0.6003.23351

Affected

Microsoft Affected

Windows Server 2012

Before 6.2.9200.25522

Affected

Microsoft Affected

Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)

Before 6.2.9200.25522

Affected

Microsoft Affected

Windows Server 2012 R2

Before 6.3.9600.22620

Affected

Microsoft Affected

Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)

Before 6.3.9600.22620

Affected

Microsoft Affected

Windows Server 2016

Before 10.0.14393.8148

Affected

Microsoft Affected

Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)

Before 10.0.14393.8148

Affected

Microsoft Affected

Windows Server 2019

Before 10.0.17763.7434

Affected

Microsoft Affected

Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)

Before 10.0.17763.7434

Affected

Microsoft Affected

Windows Server 2022

Before 10.0.20348.3807

Affected

Microsoft Affected

Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation)

Before 10.0.25398.1665

Affected

Microsoft Affected

Windows Server 2025

Before 10.0.26100.4349

Affected

Microsoft Affected

Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)

Before 10.0.26100.4349

Affected

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Published: 10 Jun 2025
Exploitation Attempts Reported: 01 Jun 2026
Attack vector: Remote
Complexity: Low
Privileges: None
User interaction: Required

CVE References

CVE Record CVE.org · CVE Record https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-33053
Internet Shortcut Files Remote Code Execution Vulnerability msrc.microsoft.com · Vendor Advisory https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-33053

Exploitation evidence

Evidence of exploitation attempts

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Exploitation Attempts Observed in the Wild

CVE

Recorded 01 Jun 2026

A trusted third party reported exploitation attempts.

Known exploited vulnerability sources

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Source	Added
CVE First	2026-06-01 10:32 UTC
CISA	2026-06-02 14:07 UTC

Detection

Operational artifacts and observed signals

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Scanner coverage

Metasploit template detected 11 Jun 2025.

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Virtual patch status

No Previdian virtual patch is currently available. Future rules ship for ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF.

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Scanner Artifacts

Scanner and exploit-framework references linked to this CVE.

Scanner	Reference	Detected
Metasploit	https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/unc_url_cve_2025_33053.rb	11 Jun 2025

Risk and context

Severity, weaknesses, and research context

CVSS v3.1

8.8 High

Potential damage if exploited. Separate from whether attackers are using it.

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

EPSS

87.1%

Estimated chance of exploitation in the next 30 days. Previdian's warning comes from evidence, not this score.

Weaknesses

External Control of File Name or Path CWE-73

Recent mention · Rapid7

20 Jul 2026

From a Single Alert to 1,000 Files: Inside an Exposed WebDAV Malware Delivery Lab

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Recent mention · Rapid7

From a Single Alert to 1,000 Files: Inside an Exposed WebDAV Malware Delivery Lab

Rapid7 · 20 Jul 2026

Executive summaryAn MDR alert recently led our team to an exposed server that was doing more than hosting payloads. It was functioning as a fully operational malware delivery lab. Containing over 1,000 artifacts, the infrastructure served as a QA hub where attackers systematically tested delivery paths, social engineering lures, and WebDAV execution methods.Our analysis reveals an interesting shift in adversary operations: attackers are adopting generative AI to move beyond individual exploits and operate like modern software product teams. By leveraging LLMs for rapid lure generation,...

Timeline

From disclosure to observed exploitation attempts

02 Jun 2026
14:07 UTC

Added to CISA KEV

Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
01 Jun 2026
10:32 UTC

Added to Previdian KEV Feed

High-confidence, third-party report of exploitation attempts
11 Jun 2025
00:00 UTC

Metasploit module available

Exploit module available
10 Jun 2025
17:02 UTC

CVE published

Vulnerability disclosed publicly
15 Apr 2025
17:46 UTC

CVE ID reserved

Identifier reserved by the CNA

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Evidence confidence and provenance
First-party sensor telemetry
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Affected versions and enrichment
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Sample API response

{
  "cve_id": "CVE-2025-33053",
  "confidence": "Confirmed",
  "cvss_score": 8.8,
  "cvss_estimated": false,
  "epss_score": 0.87135,
  "exploit_status": {
    "exploited_in_the_wild": true,
    "active_exploitation_observed": false
  },
  "sensor_telemetry": { "attempts": 0, "sensors": 0 }
}

CVE-2025-33053

Internet Shortcut Files Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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CVE References

Exploitation Attempts Observed in the Wild

Known exploited vulnerability sources

Scanner coverage

Virtual patch status

Scanner Artifacts

Weaknesses

From a Single Alert to 1,000 Files: Inside an Exposed WebDAV Malware Delivery Lab

All Mentions

Added to CISA KEV

Added to Previdian KEV Feed

Metasploit module available

CVE published

CVE ID reserved

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