CVE-2025-60710
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Host Process for Windows Tasks allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Published:Nov 11, 2025
Last Modified:Apr 22, 2026
EPS:Nov 11, 2025
EPSS Score:0.13611
CVSS Score:7.8
CISA Notification
Description
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Host Process for Windows Tasks allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Required Action:
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Notes:
No extra notes provided.
Due Date
Apr 27, 2026
137 days ago
Alert Date
Apr 13, 2026
151 days ago
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
Vendor
Microsoft
Product
Windows Server 2025
Microsoft
Windows Server 2025
Common Weakness Enumeration
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Related CVEs
References
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
