CVE-2025-60710

7.8 HIGH

Published: November 11, 2025 Modified: December 16, 2025

Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Host Process for Windows Tasks allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-60710

Source: secure@microsoft.com

Vendor Advisory

https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-60710-detection-script-eop-vulnerability-in-host-process-for-windows-tasks

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-60710-mitigation-script-eop-vulnerability-in-host-process-for-windows-tasks

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.3%

56th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

Affected Vendors

microsoft

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