Description
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Host Process for Windows Tasks allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 24H2 | >= 10.0.26100.0, < 10.0.26100.7462 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 25H2 | >= 10.0.26200.0, < 10.0.26200.7462 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | >= 10.0.26100.0, < 10.0.26100.7462 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) | >= 10.0.26100.0, < 10.0.26100.7462 |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-60710Vendor Advisory
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-60710-detection-script-eop-vulnerability-in-host-process-for-windows-tasksThird Party Advisory
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-60710-mitigation-script-eop-vulnerability-in-host-process-for-windows-tasksMitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-60710US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Nov 11, 2025
- Last modified
- Oct 18, 2026
- Added to CISA KEV
- Apr 13, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed