CVE-2025-59241
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Publication date: 2025-10-14
Last updated on: 2025-10-17
Assigner: Microsoft Corporation
Description
Description
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Health and Optimized Experiences Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_11_24h2 | to 10.0.26100.6899 (exc) |
| microsoft | windows_11_25h2 | to 10.0.26200.6899 (exc) |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-59 | The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an improper link resolution issue before file access (known as 'link following') in the Windows Health and Optimized Experiences Service. It allows an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges locally on the affected system.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker who is already authorized on the system could exploit this vulnerability to gain higher privileges than intended, potentially allowing them to perform actions that require elevated permissions, which could compromise system security and integrity.
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