CVE-2025-60710
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Publication date: 2025-11-11
Last updated on: 2026-04-14
Assigner: Microsoft Corporation
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_11_24h2 | to 10.0.26100.7392 (exc) |
| microsoft | windows_11_25h2 | to 10.0.26200.7392 (exc) |
| microsoft | windows_server_2025 | to 10.0.26100.7392 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| 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 involves improper link resolution before file access in the Host Process for Windows Tasks. It allows an authorized local attacker to elevate their privileges by exploiting the way links are resolved, potentially gaining higher access rights than intended.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker with local authorized access could exploit this vulnerability to elevate their privileges, gaining higher-level permissions. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of system settings, or disruption of system availability.