Windows shortcut files allow remote code execution (CVE-2025-33053)

high severity · exploited in the wild · published 2025-06-10

An attacker can run arbitrary code on your machine by getting you to open a malicious Internet shortcut file. This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild.

Fixed in: 10.0.26100.4349

CVE: CVE-2025-33053

Source: Microsoft (MSRC)

Am I affected?

You are affected if the installed version is older than 10.0.26100.4349. Check the version you have and update to 10.0.26100.4349 or later. The fixed version is verified against a vendor or advisory source.

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