CVE-2025-33053Active Exploitation(microsoft / windows_10_1507)

CRITICALCVSS 8.8 · HIGHCISA KEV

Exploitation observed; activity peaked at 3 mentions and remains active

Immediate actions

  • Patch microsoft windows_10_1507 systems immediately
  • Assume compromise if assets are exposed
  • Hunt for exploitation attempts and persistence artifacts
  • Increase monitoring for publicly documented tradecraft

Recommended action window: Immediate (within 24h)

NVD description

External control of file name or path in Internet Shortcut Files allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

8.0/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Federal remediation due date: 2025-07-01. Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-73

Priority

CRITICAL

Exploitation

ACTIVE

PoC

YES

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

STABLE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • windows_10_1507
  • windows_10_1607
  • windows_10_1809
  • windows_10_21h2

Threat summary

  • Active exploitation appears in 4 classified signals
  • Public PoC and exploit tooling are both present
  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 4 mentions across 2 observed days

What's happening

  • Active exploitation reported across 4 signals
  • Exploit tool or code specified in 1 signal
  • PoC mentioned or linked in 1 signal
  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 1 signal
  • Technical details provided in 3 signals
  • Peaked 1d ago at 3 mentions (2026-07-20); latest day: 1
  • 4 total mentions across 2 days

Affected systems

Vendors
Products
windows_10_1507windows_10_1607windows_10_1809windows_10_21h2windows_10_22h2windows_11_22h2windows_11_23h2windows_11_24h2windows_server_2008windows_server_2012

2 versions affected across 15 products

Deep dive

Activity timeline4 mentions / 2d
01223Mentions · 2026-07-20: 3Mentions · 2026-07-21: 1PoC Mentioned / Linked · 2026-07-21: 1Exploit Tool / Code · 2026-07-21: 1Active Exploitation · 2026-07-20: 3Active Exploitation · 2026-07-21: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-07-20: 1Technical Details · 2026-07-20: 307-2007-21
Signal classification1 categories
Active Exploitation
4100.0%
Referenced assets3 URLs
Classification over time
DateTotalLabels
2026-07-203
Active Exploitation3
2026-07-211
Active Exploitation1
Full discourse4 posts
  • Xavier Rivera@XavierRiveraX
    Active Exploitation

    Rapid7 found an exposed server holding 1,048 files of AI-generated phishing tooling. Main technique reproduces CVE-2025-33053, a WebDAV hijack Microsoft patched in June 2025, loading a malicious binary from an attacker share with no SmartScreen warning. Live campaign hits Windows users in Mexico via a fake government ID-lookup site.

    Post summary

    Rapid7 uncovered an exposed server with AI‑generated phishing tooling that exploits CVE‑2025‑33053 in a live campaign targeting Windows users in Mexico.

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  • CTI Traffic@CTITraffic
    Active Exploitation

    Rapid7: Operator OPSEC failure exposed a full WebDAV malware delivery lab: 1,000+ files of LLM-generated lures, CVE-2025-33053 test kits, and an admin panel with hardcoded creds. Linked CURP campaign hit Mexico in June 2026, dropping PureRAT. https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/tr-exposed-webdav-malware-delivery-lab-analysis/

    Post summary

    Rapid7 exposed an OPSEC lapse that revealed over 1,000 files including CVE‑2025‑33053 test kits, and linked the CVE to a real PureRAT campaign in Mexico, demonstrating active exploitation in the wild.

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  • The Daily Tech Feed@dailytechonx
    Active Exploitation

    An unsecured server has exposed a sophisticated phishing operation utilizing AI to enhance malware delivery via WebDAV, targeting Windows users in Mexico. The campaign exploits CVE-2025-33053, a WebDAV working-directory hijack, to execute malicious code without triggering security warnings. This incident underscores the growing integration of AI in cyberattacks, highlighting the need for robust security measures and timely patching of known vulnerabilities. #CyberSecurity #Phishing #AI #WebDAV #Malware #CVE202533053 https://thedailytechfeed.com/exposed-server-unveils-ai-assisted-phishing-toolkit-in-webdav-malware-campaign/

    Post summary

    A phishing operation in Mexico leverages CVE-2025-33053, a WebDAV working‑directory hijack, to deliver malware, illustrating an actively exploited vulnerability.

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    543 followersView on X
  • Aviatrix Threat Research Center@aviatrixtrc
    Active Exploitation

    TRC analysis reveals attackers exploiting CVE-2025-33053 WebDAV vulnerability to deliver infostealers through fake government sites. The campaign used AI-assisted phishing toolkits to rapidly develop delivery methods, achieving lateral movement via signed Windows binaries. Runtime segmentation helps limit blast radius when attackers pivot internally. #ZeroDay #CloudSecurity 🔗 Full TRC analysis: https://aviatrix.ai/threat-research-center/exposed-server-reveals-ai-assisted-phishing-toolkit-behind-webdav-malware-campaign

    Post summary

    Attackers are actively exploiting CVE-2025‑33053 in the wild, using AI‑assisted phishing toolkits to deliver malware, move laterally via signed binaries, and limit damage with runtime segmentation.

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CPE platform detail28 entries

28 of 28 entries

PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1507--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1507--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1607--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1607--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1809--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1809--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_21h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_21h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_21h2--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_22h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_22h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_22h2--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_22h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_22h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_23h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_23h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_24h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_24h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2008--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2008--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2008r2-x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2012---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2012r2--
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2016---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2019---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2022---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2022_23h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2025--x64

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