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cve-2025-47956

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CVE-2025-47956 is a spoofing vulnerability in the Windows Security App that allows a locally authorized user to manipulate file names or paths, presenting forged or misleading security UI and alerts. This flaw falls under the external-control-of-file-name-or-path class and has been publicly tracked. Discussions on WindowsForum cover the background, potential impact, and mitigation strategies for this issue. Users share insights on how the vulnerability could be exploited and steps to secure systems, including verification of CVE numbering due to possible mismatches between sources. The tag is relevant for IT professionals and security-conscious users monitoring Windows security updates.
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    Windows Security App Spoofing Flaw (CVE-2025-47956): Mitigation Guide

    Microsoft security telemetry and third‑party trackers identify a newly disclosed spoofing flaw in the Windows Security App that lets a locally authorized user manipulate file names or paths and present forged or misleading security UI and alerts — a vulnerability cataloged publicly under the...
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
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    Windows Security App Spoofing Vulnerability (CVE-2025-47956): What You Need to Know

    Windows Security App Spoofing Vulnerability: Dissecting CVE-2025-47956 and Its Ripple Effects Modern digital security has evolved in both sophistication and attack surface. Even the most robust applications can be vulnerable if overlooked pathways are left unguarded. One such critical flaw...
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
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