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file link exploit
About this tag
The file link exploit tag covers vulnerabilities where improper link resolution before file access, known as link following, allows local attackers to gain elevated privileges. A key example is CVE-2025-21195, an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Azure Service Fabric Runtime. This exploit targets how the software handles file links, enabling an authorized local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected system. Discussions focus on understanding the technical details, severity, and mitigation strategies for such link-following vulnerabilities in enterprise environments.
Here is a summary of CVE-2025-21195:
Title: Azure Service Fabric Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE ID: CVE-2025-21195
Description: There is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Azure Service Fabric Runtime caused by improper link resolution before file access ("link...