CVE-2025-47161: Microsoft Defender For Endpoint

High severity, CVSS 7.8. EPSS: 0.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Improper access control in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Affected products

• Microsoft Defender For Endpoint: before 101.25022.0002 (fixed in 101.25022.0002)

Published 2025-05-15. Last modified 2026-06-17.