CVE-2025-21195: Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Service Fabric allows an authorized attacker

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-21195?

azure service fabric: upgrade to 10.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-21195 being exploited?

CVE-2025-21195 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-21195 affect?

CVE-2025-21195 affects azure service fabric. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.0). Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Service Fabric allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-21195?

Priority 34/100. On your watchlist

Routine

MEDIUM 6.0WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2025-21195 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.0) affecting azure service fabric. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Service Fabric allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.0 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2025-07-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-07-08 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft azure service fabric UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.1 · 10.1 · 10.1 cumulative_update_2 · 10.1 cumulative_update_3 · 10.1 cumulative_update_4 · 10.1 cumulative_update_5 · 10.1 cumulative_update_6

Fixed in: 10.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy azure-service-fabric || rpm -q azure-service-fabric || azure-service-fabric --version

2. UPGRADE to 10.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade azure-service-fabric

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade azure-service-fabric

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-21195?

azure service fabric: upgrade to 10.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-21195 being exploited?

CVE-2025-21195 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-21195 affect?

CVE-2025-21195 affects azure service fabric. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.0). Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Service Fabric allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How urgent is CVE-2025-21195?

Priority 34/100. On your watchlist

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