CVE-2025-60710

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

1. Nov 11, 2025 · Catalog

   Detected

   Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Host Process for Windows Tasks allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

2. Apr 13, 2026 · CISA KEV

   Known exploited

   Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

3. Apr 27, 2026 · CISA KEV

   Remediation due

   Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

4. Jun 17, 2026 · Catalog

   Updated

   Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Host Process for Windows Tasks allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Affected

• cpe microsoft/windows 11 24h2version unspecified
• cpe microsoft/windows 11 25h2version unspecified
• cpe microsoft/windows server 2025version unspecified
• vendor Microsoft Windowsversion unspecified

Sources

• CISA KEVCVE-2025-60710

  Microsoft Windows contains a link following vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation

  cisa.gov
• CVE.orgCVE-2025-60710

  Official CVE identifier

  cve.org
• FIRST EPSSCVE-2025-60710

  30-day exploitation probability 4.6%

  first.org
• NIST NVDCVE-2025-60710

  Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Host Process for Windows Tasks allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

  nvd.nist.gov

References

• CISA note · msrc.microsoft.com
• CISA note · nvd.nist.gov
• US Government Resource · cisa.gov
• Third Party Advisory · vicarius.io
• Mitigation · vicarius.io