CVE-2025-21391

Microsoft Windows Storage contains a link following vulnerability that could allow for privilege escalation. This vulnerability could allow an…

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CVSS score
7.1 High
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
CISA KEV
Yes — actively exploited (added 2025-02-11, remediation due 2025-03-04)
Weakness (CWE)
CWE-59
Published
2025-02-11
Last modified
2026-06-17
NVD status
Analyzed

Description

Microsoft Windows Storage contains a link following vulnerability that could allow for privilege escalation. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to delete data including data that results in the service being unavailable.

Affected products

Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.

Required action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Federal remediation deadline: 2025-03-04.

How to prioritize this

This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.

References

FAQ

Is CVE-2025-21391 actively exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2025-21391 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2025-02-11, with a federal remediation deadline of 2025-03-04. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-21391?

CVE-2025-21391 has a CVSS base score of 7.1 (High). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.

Related vulnerabilities

Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.