CVE-2025-60722:Path traversal vulnerability in OneDrive for Android allows privilege escalation over a network.

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CVE-2025-60722 is a medium severity vulnerability affecting Microsoft's OneDrive for Android application. The flaw stems from improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, commonly known as a path traversal vulnerability. This security issue allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network, potentially compromising the integrity of the affected system.

Overview

The vulnerability in OneDrive for Android (CVE-2025-60722) is characterized as a path traversal issue, which falls under the CWE-22 category. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5, indicating medium severity. The attack vector is network-based, with low attack complexity and low privileges required. No user interaction is necessary for exploitation. While the vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability, it poses a high risk to the integrity of the system. The scope remains unchanged, meaning the vulnerable component and the impacted component are the same.

Remediation

To address this vulnerability, users should apply the latest security updates for OneDrive for Android as soon as they become available from Microsoft. System administrators and security teams should prioritize patching this vulnerability, especially in environments where OneDrive for Android is widely used. Additionally, implementing network segmentation, strict access controls, and monitoring for suspicious activities can help mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability. Users should also be cautious when granting permissions to applications and avoid using OneDrive for Android on untrusted networks until the patch is applied.

References

[1] Microsoft Security Response Center. "CVE-2025-60722 | OneDrive for Android Security Update." Microsoft, https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-60722.

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This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Accommodation & Food Services: Low
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services: Low
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting: Low
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation: Low
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction: Low
    Construction
  6. Educational Services: Low
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance: Low
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance: Low
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information: Low
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises: Low
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing: Low
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining: Low
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration): Low
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services: Low
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration: Low
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing: Low
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade: Low
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing: Low
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities: Low
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade: Low
    Wholesale Trade

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