Vulnerability Intelligence Report
Host Process for Windows Tasks Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2025-60710
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Host Process for Windows Tasks allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CISA KEV
SSVC: Active Exploitation
CVSS Base Score
7.8
HIGH
Exploitability:1.9
Impact Score:5.9
EPSS Probability:4.60%
Executive Threat Verdict
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-59 ↗CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 24H2 | 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.7462 (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 25H2 | 10.0.26200.0 < 10.0.26200.7462 (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.7462 (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.7462 (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Microsoft Corporation · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2025-09-26T05:03:24 |
| Published | 2025-11-11T17:59:25 |
| Patch Date | 2025-11-11 |
| Last Updated | 2026-08-15T03:55:27 |
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