IRONSMITHINTEL
HIGHCVSS8.8
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Actively Exploited
|CISA KEV|CVE-2025-33053|Auth: none — unauthenticated|Reboot: required|Manual only

KB5060118: Windows Server 2019 / 2022 / 2025 +more Security Update (June 2025)

Microsoft Windows contains an external control of file name or path vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute code from a remote WebDAV location specified by the WorkingDirectory attribute of Internet Shortcut files.

Published Jun 10, 2025 · Updated Jun 10, 2026
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Why patchRisk explained in plain English
Worst-case scenarioIf unpatched

A remote attacker, without authentication, can achieve full data confidentiality loss, arbitrary modification of data, complete denial of service or system unavailability. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2025-07-01 under CISA BOD 22-01.

How the attack worksNo clicks needed

This is a Software Vulnerability (CWE-73) (CWE-73) vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. External control of file name or path in Internet Shortcut Files allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. Exploitation requires remote network access, low attack complexity, no authentication required, and user interaction required.

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Phishing link

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Malicious file

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Server compromised

Am I affected?Quick check

Probably yes if any of these apply:

●Windows Administrators
●Systems Engineers
●IT Security
●Running windows 10 1507: v < 10.0.10240.21034; windows 10 1607: v < 10.0.14393.8148; windows 10 1809: v < 10.0.17763.7434; windows 10 21h2: v < 10.0.19044.5965; windows 10 22h2: v < 10.0.19045.5965; windows 11 22h2: v < 10.0.22621.5472; windows 11 23h2: v < 10.0.22631.5472; windows 11 24h2: v < 10.0.26100.4270; windows server 2008: -, r2; windows server 2012: -, r2; windows server 2016: v < 10.0.14393.8148; windows server 2019: v < 10.0.17763.7434; windows server 2022: v < 10.0.20348.3745; windows server 2022 23h2: v < 10.0.25398.1665; windows server 2025: v < 10.0.26100.4270

Affected OS versions

Windows Server 2019Windows Server 2022Windows Server 2025Windows Server 2016Windows Server 2012 R2
Fixed inKB5060118, KB5060525, KB5060526, KB5060531, KB5060533, KB5060841, KB5060842, KB5060996, KB5060998, KB5060999, KB5061010, KB5061018, KB5061026, KB5061059, KB5061078 (applies to 37 product versions) — build 1, 1.000+
Real-world incidentsWhat we've seen

Active exploitation documented in the wild. Threat-research write-up: https://research.checkpoint.com/2025/stealth-falcon-zero-day/

How to patch

Manual download

For air-gapped servers or out-of-band deployment. Microsoft Update Catalog returns every OS-version variant of this update.

↗ Microsoft Update CatalogKB5060118

Manual remediation steps

Apply the Microsoft Security Update

Microsoft has released an official security update that fixes this vulnerability.

Required KB Updates

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    KB5060118 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/5060118
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    KB5060525 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/5060525
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    KB5060526 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/5060526
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    KB5060531 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/5060531
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    KB5060533 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/5060533
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    KB5060841 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/5060841
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    KB5060842 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/5060842
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    KB5060996 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/5060996
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    KB5060998 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/5060998
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    KB5060999 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/5060999
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    KB5061010 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/5061010
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    KB5061018 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/5061018
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    KB5061026 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/5061026
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    KB5061059 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/5061059
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    KB5061078 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/5061078

Supersedes: KB5058379, KB5058383, KB5058384, KB5058385, KB5058387, KB5058392, KB5058403, KB5058405, KB5058411, KB5058430, KB5058449, KB5058451, KB5058497, KB5058500

Affected Products

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    Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems
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    Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems
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    Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems
    1
    Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems
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    Windows 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systems
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    Windows 10 Version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems
    1
    Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems
    1
    Windows 10 Version 22H2 for 32-bit Systems
    1
    Windows 10 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems
    1
    Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems
    1
    Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems
    1
    Windows 10 for x64-based Systems
    1
    Windows 11 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems
    1
    Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems
    1
    Windows 11 Version 23H2 for ARM64-based Systems
    1
    Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems
    1
    Windows 11 Version 24H2 for ARM64-based Systems
    1
    Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems
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    Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
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    Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)
    1
    (…17 more product versions)

Fixed Build Numbers

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    1
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    1.000
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    10.0.10240.21034
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    10.0.14393.8148
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    10.0.17763.7434
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    10.0.19044.5965
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    10.0.19045.5965
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    10.0.20348.3745
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    10.0.20348.3807
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    10.0.22621.5472
    1
    (…8 more builds)

Installation Methods

Windows Update (recommended)

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Settings → Windows Update → Check for updates
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The security update is offered if your system is in scope
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Restart when prompted — a reboot IS required to complete the install

Microsoft Update Catalog (manual download)

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Open https://catalog.update.microsoft.com
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Search for KB5060118
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Download the package matching your OS architecture and Windows build
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Run the .msu installer with administrator privileges
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Restart when prompted

WSUS / SCCM / Intune

Approve KB5060118 for the affected products in your update management console.

Microsoft Download Center Links

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    https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB5060118
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    https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB5060525
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    https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB5060526
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    https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB5060531
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    https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB5060533
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    (…10 more)

Verification

Confirm the update is installed:

Get-HotFix | Where-Object { $_.HotFixID -in @('KB5060118','KB5060525','KB5060526','KB5060531','KB5060533','KB5060841','KB5060842','KB5060996','KB5060998','KB5060999','KB5061010','KB5061018','KB5061026','KB5061059','KB5061078') }

References

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    Microsoft Security Response Center: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2025-33053
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    KB article: https://support.microsoft.com/help/5060118
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    KB article: https://support.microsoft.com/help/5060525
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    KB article: https://support.microsoft.com/help/5060526
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    NVD entry: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-33053
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    CISA KEV: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-33053

Discovery Credit

Alexandra Gofman and David Driker (Check Point Research)

PowerShell automationComing soon

No tested PowerShell script for this entry yet. We’re prioritising automation based on user demand.

References

↗ CVE-2025-33053↗ MSRC Advisory↗ KBKB5060118

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