Known exploited vulnerability
CVE-2025-60710
The short answer
CVE-2025-60710 affects Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2 and is rated high (CVSS 7.8). CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-04-13: attackers are using it, so patch it first.
What it is
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Host Process for Windows Tasks allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Weakness: CWE-59.
Severity
7.8 high
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploited (CISA KEV)
Yes, since Apr 13, 2026
Federal due date Apr 27, 2026
EPSS, next 30 days
4.6%
Higher than 92% of scored CVEs
How it can be exploited
- Attack vector
- Local
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality impact
- High
- Integrity impact
- High
- Availability impact
- High
What CISA says to do
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected products
Windows 11 Version 24H2, Windows 11 Version 25H2, Windows Server 2025, Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation). NVD's record lists the exact affected versions.
References
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-60710 Vendor Advisory
- www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-60710-detection-script-eop-vulnerability-in-host-process-for-windows-tasks Third Party Advisory
- www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-60710-mitigation-script-eop-vulnerability-in-host-process-for-windows-tasks MitigationThird Party Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-60710 US Government Resource
Questions
Is CVE-2025-60710 being exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2025-60710 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-04-13, with a federal remediation due date of 2026-04-27. CISA lists it as used in ransomware campaigns.
How do I fix CVE-2025-60710?
CISA's required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
From NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and OSV.dev, checked . Status on NVD: Analyzed. The description is NVD's text, quoted as published.
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