Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11 24h2
CVE-2025-59241
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Health and Optimized Experiences Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.003 (26.0th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 26th percentile — 26.0% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.003 · newest: 0.003 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Microsoft Windows 11 24h2
- Microsoft Windows 11 25h2
- Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24h2 — versions 10.0.26100.0
- Microsoft Windows 11 Version 25h2 — versions 10.0.26200.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-59241 (vendor-advisory, patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-59241?
- CVE-2025-59241 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11 24h2, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-10-14.
- How severe is CVE-2025-59241?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.