CVE-2025-59241 HIGH

CVE-2025-59241: Windows Health and Optimized Experiences Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Vendor Microsoft
Product Windows 11 Version 24H2
Weakness CWE-59
Published October 14, 2025
Last update February 26, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.8/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Health and Optimized Experiences Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

October 14, 2025 CVE published
February 26, 2026 Record updated