CVE-2025-47181: Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an au

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-47181?

edge update: upgrade to 1.3.195.61. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-47181 being exploited?

CVE-2025-47181 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-2025-47181 affect?

CVE-2025-47181 affects edge update. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-47181?

Priority 48/100. High severity; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 8.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2025-47181 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting edge update. 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 Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2025-05-22
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

2025-05-22 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft edge update UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.3.195.61

Fixed in: 1.3.195.61

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy edge-update || rpm -q edge-update || edge-update --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.3.195.61 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade edge-update

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade edge-update

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-47181?

edge update: upgrade to 1.3.195.61. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-47181 being exploited?

CVE-2025-47181 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-2025-47181 affect?

CVE-2025-47181 affects edge update. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How urgent is CVE-2025-47181?

Priority 48/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Microsoft Edge vulnerabilities · Chromium vulnerabilities

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