CVE-2025-53772: Deserialization of untrusted data in Web Deploy allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-53772?

web deploy 4.0: upgrade to 10.0.2001. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-53772 being exploited?

CVE-2025-53772 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-2025-53772 affect?

CVE-2025-53772 affects web deploy 4.0. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Deserialization of untrusted data in Web Deploy allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-53772?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; On your watchlist

This week

HIGH 8.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2025-53772 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting web deploy 4.0. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Deserialization of untrusted data in Web Deploy allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	27.7% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-502
Published	2025-08-12
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

2025-08-12 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft web deploy 4.0 UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0.2001

Fixed in: 10.0.2001

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy web-deploy-4.0 || rpm -q web-deploy-4.0 || web-deploy-4.0 --version

2. UPGRADE to 10.0.2001 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade web-deploy-4.0

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade web-deploy-4.0

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-2025-53772?

web deploy 4.0: upgrade to 10.0.2001. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-53772 being exploited?

CVE-2025-53772 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-2025-53772 affect?

CVE-2025-53772 affects web deploy 4.0. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Deserialization of untrusted data in Web Deploy allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

How urgent is CVE-2025-53772?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; On your watchlist

References

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