PatchTheCVEwindows security app vulnerabilities and fixes
Recent CVEs affecting windows security app, with upgrade or downgrade steps. 2 tracked.
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windows security app has 2 tracked vulnerabilities, 0 critical. A fixed release or vendor patch exists for 2. Most recent: 2025-08-12. Highest priority: CVE-2025-47956 (score 38/100).
- CVE-2025-53769 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE External control of file name or path in Windows Security App allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofin
- CVE-2025-47956 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE External control of file name or path in Windows Security App allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofin
FAQ
How do I fix windows security app vulnerabilities?
Open the CVE for your version, check the affected range, then follow the listed action: upgrade to the fixed release, or downgrade or mitigate if no fix exists yet. Commands for each OS are shown on every CVE page.
Is windows security app being exploited right now?
None of the tracked windows security app CVEs are on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the moment. This is checked every 20 minutes.
Which windows security app CVE should I patch first?
CVE-2025-47956 currently ranks highest (38/100): External control of file name or path in Windows Security App allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofin.