Host Process for Windows Tasks Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2025-60710 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | microsoft |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2025-11-11 18:15:39 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-04-14 14:44:19 UTC |
| Description | Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Host Process for Windows Tasks allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 7.8 HIGH from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.125740000 probability, percentile 0.939660000 (date 2026-04-16)
CISA KEV: Listed on 2026-04-13; due 2026-04-27; ransomware use Unknown
Problem Types: CWE-59 | CWE-59 CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Secondary | 7.8 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | CNA | CVSS | 7.8 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
LocalAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
LowUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
| Vendor | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Product | Windows |
| Name | Microsoft Windows Link Following Vulnerability |
| 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. |
| Notes | https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-60710 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-60710 |
NVD Known Affected Configurations (CPE 2.3)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 11 25h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | All | All | All | All |
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 24H2 | affected 10.0.26100.0 10.0.26100.7462 custom | ARM64-based Systems, x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 25H2 | affected 10.0.26200.0 10.0.26200.7462 custom | Not specified |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | affected 10.0.26100.0 10.0.26100.7462 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 Server Core Installation | affected 10.0.26100.0 10.0.26100.7462 custom | x64-based Systems |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-60710 | [email protected] | msrc.microsoft.com | Vendor Advisory |
| www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-60710-mitigation-script-eop-vulnerabi... | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | www.vicarius.io | Mitigation, Third Party Advisory |
| www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | www.cisa.gov | US Government Resource |
| www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-60710-detection-script-eop-vulnerabil... | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | www.vicarius.io | Third Party Advisory |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
| CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog | CISA | www.cisa.gov | kev |
No vendor comments have been submitted for this CVE.
Additional Advisory Data
| Source | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| ADP | 2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z | CVE-2025-60710 added to CISA KEV |
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.