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.

CVSS v3.1

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

EPSS

4.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 91th percentile

CISA KEV

added 2026-04-13, used in ransomware campaigns

Published

2025-11-11

Updated

2026-08-15

Proof-of-concept exploits (2)

• Wh04m1001/CVE-2025-60710
• redpack-kr/CVE-2025-60710

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry

Related

• CVE-2021-36934
• CVE-2022-3368
• CVE-2023-20178
• CVE-2023-21752
• CVE-2023-29343
• CVE-2023-36723