CVE-2025-49680 Details
Description
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Performance Recorder allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.
A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in Windows Performance Recorder (WPR) due to improper link resolution before file access, known as 'link following'. This issue allows an authorized attacker to disrupt services locally. The vulnerability affects multiple Windows 10 versions and Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022.
Users can apply the security update KB5062554 for Windows 10 Version 21H2 (all architectures) and KB5062572 for Windows Server 2022 (both Server Core and full installations). For Windows Server 2019 (Server Core and full installations), the security update KB5062557 is available. Windows Server 2016 users can also apply KB5062560.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 9, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-49680 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-59 | Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
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| microsoft windows 10 1507 | < 10.0.10240.21073 |
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| microsoft windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.8246 |
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| microsoft windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.7558 |
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| microsoft windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.6093 |
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| microsoft windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.6093 |
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| microsoft windows 11 22h2 | < 10.0.22621.5624 |
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| microsoft windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.5624 |
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| microsoft windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.4652 |
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| microsoft windows server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.8246 |
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| microsoft windows server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.7558 |
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| microsoft windows server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.3932 |
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| microsoft windows server 2022 23h2 | < 10.0.25398.1732 |
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| microsoft windows server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.4652 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 8, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |