CVE-2025-60710 HIGH

CVE-2025-60710: Host Process for Windows Tasks Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Vendor Microsoft
Product Windows 11 Version 24H2
Weakness CWE-59
KEV Status Known Exploited
Published November 11, 2025
Last update April 14, 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 Host Process for Windows Tasks allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CISA mandated remediation

02CISA 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.

Key dates

03Disclosure timeline

November 11, 2025 CVE published
April 14, 2026 Record updated

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