Microsoft Windows Link Following Vulnerability
Microsoft — Windows 11 Version 24H2
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Host Process for Windows Tasks allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
7.8
4.6%
Vector breakdown
- Attack vector
- Local
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
- Published
- Nov 11, 2025
- Modified
- Aug 15, 2026
- Added to KEV
- Apr 13, 2026
- Federal patch due
- Apr 27, 2026
CISA 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.
Weakness classification
Proof-of-concept & exploitation references
Weaponization
Public repositories whose name or description references CVE-2025-60710, found via a live GitHub search at request time. These are community-sourced signals, not a verified working exploit — cross-check each one before relying on it, and treat higher star counts and recent activity as (weak) corroboration, not proof.
No public GitHub repositories referencing CVE-2025-60710 were found at last check. Absence here is not proof no exploit exists — see the references below for vendor advisories and write-ups.
References
Frequently asked questions
What is 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.
How severe is CVE-2025-60710?
CVE-2025-60710 has a CVSS base score of 7.8 out of 10 (CVSS 3.1).
Is CVE-2025-60710 actively exploited in the wild?
Yes. CVE-2025-60710 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added Apr 13, 2026, meaning CISA has confirmed evidence of active exploitation. It is also flagged as used in ransomware campaigns.
What is the EPSS score for CVE-2025-60710?
4.6% - meaning FIRST.org's EPSS model estimates a 4.6% probability this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within 30 days (91% percentile among all scored CVEs).
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-60710?
CVE-2025-60710 is classified under CWE-59 (CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')).
Cross-checked against
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