[ CVE-2025-24054 · Published 11 Mar 2025 ]
Microsoft Windows NTLM Hash Disclosure Spoofing Vulnerability
Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 5.4
EPSS 62%No fix listed yet
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2025-04-17
- EPSS: 62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 99% of CVEs)
[ Description ]Official description
External control of file name or path in Windows NTLM allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
CISA: Microsoft Windows NTLM contains an external control of file name or path vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 8 May 2025): Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
No fix or interim patch is linked from our sources yet. Check the vendor references below and limit exposure of affected systems until a fix is available.
[ References ]References
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-24054Vendor Advisory
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/28Mailing List
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52478ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52480ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-24054-spoofing-vulnerability-in-windows-ntlm-by…ExploitThird Party Advisory
- www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-24054-spoofing-vulnerability-in-windows-ntlm-by…MitigationThird Party Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource