CVE-2025-59241
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Health and Optimized Experiences Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Published:Oct 14, 2025
Last Modified:Feb 26, 2026
EPS:Oct 14, 2025
EPSS Score:0.00145
CVSS Score:7.8
Affected Products
Vendor
Product
Action
Vendor
Microsoft
Product
Windows
Microsoft
Windows
Vendor
Microsoft
Product
Windows 11
Microsoft
Windows 11
Vendor
Microsoft
Product
Windows 11 24H2
Microsoft
Windows 11 24H2
Vendor
Microsoft
Product
Windows 11 24h2
Microsoft
Windows 11 24h2
Vendor
Microsoft
Product
Windows 11 25H2
Microsoft
Windows 11 25H2
Vendor
Microsoft
Product
Windows 11 25h2
Microsoft
Windows 11 25h2
Exploits
No exploit reference
Common Weakness Enumeration
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Related CVEs
Common Vulnerability Scoring System
Attack Vector
Network
Adjacent
Local
Physical
Privileges Required
None
Low
High
User Interaction
None
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Changed
Confidentiality
None
Low
High
Integrity
None
Low
High
Availability
None
Low
High
