CVE-2025-55245
highpriority · track · 0EPSS 0.004 · 36 %ileEURUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-28
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Xbox allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
A vendor fix is available.
- FixedXbox Gaming Servicesmsrc_csaf
30.104.13001.0.:Microsoft App Store:https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9MWPM2CQNLHN?hl=en-us&gl=US&ocid=pdpshare
https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9MWPM2CQNLHN?hl=en-us&gl=US&ocid=pdpshare
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode
ssvc
A stakeholder decision — act, attend, or track — from exploitation and impact.
weaknesses
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affected products (5)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
- microsoft xbox gaming services< 30.104.13001.0nvdUScpe:2.3:a:microsoft:xbox_gaming_services:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
advisories (1)
Vendor and ecosystem advisories describing this.
- msrc_CVE-2025-55245Xbox Gaming Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability2025-09-09csaf · msrc_csafUS
To determine the support lifecycle for your software, see the Microsoft Support Lifecycle: https://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle
also known as (4)
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sources
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references (3)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
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