Autoupdate
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First CVE: Apr 15, 2020 · Active for 6 years
8
Total CVEs
More Total CVEs than 85% of tracked products
2.7
Avg CVEs / Year
Higher CVE frequency than 75% of tracked products
7.7
Avg CVSS
Higher Avg CVSS than 62% of tracked products
0.0%
KEV Rate
Bottom 1%
Trends Over Time
The number and severity of CVEs published that impact Autoupdate over time
Volume of CVEsAvg CVSS Base Score
First CVE
Apr 15, 2020
6 years ago
Most Recent CVE
Sep 9, 2025
318 days ago
CVE Severity & Scoring
Autoupdate8 CVEs
100%
All CVEs352,294 CVEs
45%
40%
11%
High
Attack Vector
Local8 (100.0%)
Network0 (0.0%)
Unknown0 (0.0%)
Physical0 (0.0%)
Adjacent Network0 (0.0%)
Attack Complexity
Low7 (87.5%)
High1 (12.5%)
Unknown0 (0.0%)
User Interaction
None8 (100.0%)
Unknown0 (0.0%)
Required0 (0.0%)
Privileges Required
Low8 (100.0%)
High0 (0.0%)
None0 (0.0%)
Unknown0 (0.0%)
Top CVEs
Signals from CVEs in this product scope (8 CVEs).
8 CVEs · Highest risk first
| CVE | Published | CVSS | Risk | KEV | Exploit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CVE-2025-55317HIGH Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. | Sep 9, 2025 | 7.8 | 25 | NO | NO |
CVE-2020-0984HIGH An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) application for Mac improperly validates updates before executing them, aka 'Microsoft (MAU) Offi | Apr 15, 2020 | 7.8 | 25 | NO | NO |
CVE-2025-47968HIGH Improper input validation in Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. | Jun 10, 2025 | 7.8 | 23 | NO | NO |
CVE-2025-29800HIGH Improper privilege management in Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. | Apr 8, 2025 | 7.8 | 22 | NO | NO |
CVE-2025-21360HIGH Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability | Jan 14, 2025 | 7.8 | 22 | NO | NO |
CVE-2024-43492HIGH Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability | Sep 10, 2024 | 7.8 | 22 | NO | NO |
CVE-2025-29801HIGH Incorrect default permissions in Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. | Apr 8, 2025 | 7.8 | 21 | NO | NO |
CVE-2025-24036HIGH Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability | Feb 11, 2025 | 7.0 | 21 | NO | NO |
Exploit Exposure
Signals from CVEs in this product scope (8 CVEs).
CISA KEV
0 CVEs
0.0% of CVEs· Bottom 1%
Metasploit
0 CVEs
0.0% of CVEs· Bottom 1%
Nuclei
0 CVEs
0.0% of CVEs· Bottom 1%
ExploitDB
0 CVEs
0.0% of CVEs· Bottom 1%
Social Chatter
Signals from CVEs in this product scope (8 CVEs).
Media Mentions
Signals from CVEs in this product scope (8 CVEs).
Top CNAs Publishing CVEs For Autoupdate
Top CWEs
Versions
No cataloged versions.