Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24h2
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.
EPSS: 0.208 (95.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
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/E:U/RL:O/RC:C.
Affected products
- Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24h2 — versions 10.0.26100.0
- Microsoft Windows 11 Version 25h2 — versions 10.0.26200.0
- Microsoft Windows Server 2025 — versions 10.0.26100.0
- Microsoft Windows Server 2025 (Server Core Installation) — versions 10.0.26100.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
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.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- Host Process for Windows Tasks Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (vendor-advisory, patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-60710?
- CVE-2025-60710 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24h2, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-11-11.
- How severe is CVE-2025-60710?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-60710 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2025-60710 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2026-04-13), indicating it is being actively exploited. 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.