7.8
High
Exploited
· ransomware
CVE-2025-60710 Microsoft Windows Link Following Vulnerability
Active exploitation observed
· CISA KEV catalogue
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.
Ransomware campaigns
Known to be used
Weakness
CWE-59
Description
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Host Process for Windows Tasks allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) 10.0 | 10.0.26100.0 → < 10.0.26100.7462 | 10.0.26100.7462 |
| Windows 11 Version 25H2 10.0 | 10.0.26200.0 → < 10.0.26200.7462 | 10.0.26200.7462 |
| Windows 11 Version 24H2 10.0 | 10.0.26100.0 → < 10.0.26100.7462 | 10.0.26100.7462 |
| Windows Server 2025 10.0 | 10.0.26100.0 → < 10.0.26100.7462 | 10.0.26100.7462 |
References
- Host Process for Windows Tasks Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability msrc.microsoft.com
Timeline
- Published
- Added to the KEV catalogue
- Last modified
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