CVE-2025-59241

HighCVSS 7.8/10Last modified Oct 18, 2026

Description

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

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 7.8/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-59

Affected software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 11 Version 24H2>= 10.0.26100.0, < 10.0.26100.6899
MicrosoftWindows 11 Version 25H2>= 10.0.26200.0, < 10.0.26200.6899

References

Timeline

Published
Oct 14, 2025
Last modified
Oct 18, 2026
NVD status
Analyzed

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