CVE-2025-60710
Microsoft Windows Link Following Vulnerability
Microsoft WindowsOperating systems
CVSS
7.8HighExploit odds (EPSS)4.61%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 91% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
CISA required actionApply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. CISA KEV
What fixes it
- 10.0.26100.7462Windows 11 Version 24H2CVE List
- 10.0.26200.7462Windows 11 Version 25H2CVE List
- 10.0.26100.7462Windows Server 2025CVE List
- 10.0.26100.7462Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)CVE List
A fixed version on one release line is not the upgrade target for every line. Check your exact version and any vendor backports.
Timeline
Description
Microsoft Windows contains a link following vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation
Text from CVE List
Affected versions 4
- Windows 11 Version 24H2affected: 10.0.26100.0 before 10.0.26100.7462CVE List
- Windows 11 Version 25H2affected: 10.0.26200.0 before 10.0.26200.7462CVE List
- Windows Server 2025affected: 10.0.26100.0 before 10.0.26100.7462CVE List
- Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)affected: 10.0.26100.0 before 10.0.26100.7462CVE List
References 5
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-60710Fixvia CVE List
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-60710Referencevia CISA KEV
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-60710Referencevia CVE List
- vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-60710-detection-script-eop-vulnerability-in-host-process-for-windows-tasksReferencevia CVE List
- vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-60710-mitigation-script-eop-vulnerability-in-host-process-for-windows-tasksReferencevia CVE List