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Known Exploited Vulnerability
7.8
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2025-60710
Microsoft Windows Link Following Vulnerability - [Actively Exploited]
Overview
Description

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

Details
INFO

Published Date :

Nov. 11, 2025, 6:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

April 14, 2026, 2:44 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

[email protected]
CISA Notification
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

For the benefit of the cybersecurity community and network defenders—and to help every organization better manage vulnerabilities and keep pace with threat activity—CISA maintains the authoritative source of vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild.

Description :

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

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.

Known Ransomware Campaign Use:

Unknown

Notes :

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-60710 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-60710

Impact
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-60710 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Microsoft windows_11_24h2
2 Microsoft windows_server_2025
3 Microsoft windows_11_25h2
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 3
Scoring
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH f38d906d-7342-40ea-92c1-6c4a2c6478c8
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2025-60710 has a 4 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

References
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2025-60710.

URL Resource
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-60710 Vendor Advisory
https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-60710-detection-script-eop-vulnerability-in-host-process-for-windows-tasks Third Party Advisory
https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-60710-mitigation-script-eop-vulnerability-in-host-process-for-windows-tasks Mitigation Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-60710 US Government Resource
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-60710 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-60710 weaknesses.

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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Updated: 1 month ago
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Born at : Nov. 12, 2025, 10:10 a.m. This repo has been linked 1 different CVEs too.
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Updated: 5 months, 1 week ago
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Born at : Nov. 12, 2025, 7:58 a.m. This repo has been linked 1 different CVEs too.
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Wh04m1001/CVE-2025-60710

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Updated: 5 months, 1 week ago
1 stars 1 fork 1 watcher
Born at : Nov. 11, 2025, 6:08 p.m. This repo has been linked 1 different CVEs too.

Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.

The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2025-60710 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • security.nl
CISA meldt actief misbruik van Windows kwetsbaarheid

Een kwetsbaarheid in Windows waardoor een aanvaller die al toegang tot een systeem heeft zijn rechten kan verhogen wordt actief misbruikt, zo meldt het Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency ... Read more

Published Date: Apr 16, 2026 (6 days, 4 hours ago)
  • Daily CyberSecurity
CISA Adds 7 Fresh Exploits to KEV Catalog

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, adding seven high-risk flaws that are currently being weaponized by maliciou ... Read more

Published Date: Apr 14, 2026 (1 week, 1 day ago)
  • The Hacker News
CISA Adds 6 Known Exploited Flaws in Fortinet, Microsoft, and Adobe Software

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Monday added half a dozen security flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitatio ... Read more

Published Date: Apr 14, 2026 (1 week, 1 day ago)
  • TheCyberThrone
CISA Adds Seven Vulnerabilities to KEV Catalog — April 13, 2026

CISA has expanded the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog with seven new entries on April 13, 2026, based on evidence of active exploitation. The batch spans three vendors — Microsoft, Adobe, and ... Read more

Published Date: Apr 14, 2026 (1 week, 1 day ago)
  • The Register
Zombie Microsoft bugs rise from the dead, pave way for crims and ransomware scum

Crooks are exploiting four Microsoft vulnerabilities - one patched 14 years ago and another tied to ransomware activity - according to America's lead cyber-defense agency, which on Monday gave federal ... Read more

Published Date: Apr 13, 2026 (1 week, 1 day ago)
  • BleepingComputer
Microsoft November 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 1 zero-day, 63 flaws

Today is Microsoft's November 2025 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 63 flaws, including one actively exploited zero-day vulnerability. This Patch Tuesday also addresses four "Critica ... Read more

Published Date: Nov 11, 2025 (5 months, 1 week ago)
  • Zero Day Initiative
The November 2025 Security Update Review

I’ve made it through Pwn2Own Ireland, and while many are celebrated those who served their country in the armed services, patch Tuesday stops for no one. So affix your poppy accordingly, and let’s tak ... Read more

Published Date: Nov 11, 2025 (5 months, 1 week ago)
  • CybersecurityNews
Microsoft November 2025 Patch Tuesday – 63 Vulnerabilities, Including 1 Zero-Day Fixed

Microsoft rolled out its November 2025 Patch Tuesday security updates today, addressing 63 vulnerabilities across its product and service ecosystem. Among these, one zero-day flaw has already been exp ... Read more

Published Date: Nov 11, 2025 (5 months, 1 week ago)

Results are limited to the first 20 news articles due to potential performance issues.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2025-60710 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Apr. 14, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.26200.7092 OR *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.26100.7392 *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.26200.7392 *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.26100.7392
    Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-60710 Types: US Government Resource
    Added Reference Type CVE: https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-60710-detection-script-eop-vulnerability-in-host-process-for-windows-tasks Types: Third Party Advisory
    Added Reference Type CVE: https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-60710-mitigation-script-eop-vulnerability-in-host-process-for-windows-tasks Types: Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Apr. 13, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-60710
  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Dec. 16, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-60710-detection-script-eop-vulnerability-in-host-process-for-windows-tasks
    Added Reference https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-60710-mitigation-script-eop-vulnerability-in-host-process-for-windows-tasks
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Nov. 17, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.26200.7092
    Added Reference Type Microsoft Corporation: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-60710 Types: Vendor Advisory
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Nov. 11, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Host Process for Windows Tasks allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-59
    Added Reference https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-60710
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CVSS
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 7.8
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