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Publication date: 2025-10-14

Last updated on: 2025-10-17

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

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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Meta Information

Published

2025-10-14

Last Modified

2025-10-17

Generated

2026-07-06

AI Q&A

2025-10-14

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-05

NVD

CVE-2025-59241

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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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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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