Is CVE-2025-60710 actively exploited?

CVE-2025-60710 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2026-04-14.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-60710?

CVE-2025-60710 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2025-60710?

Patch guidance is available from microsoft security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2025-60710.

Fix CVE-2025-60710 - HIGH microsoft windows 11 24h2

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2025-60710?

3 products: microsoft windows 11 24h2, microsoft windows 11 25h2, microsoft windows server 2025.

Description

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

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: local
Complexity: low
Privileges: low
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-59

Metadata

Primary Vendor: MICROSOFT
Published: 11/11/2025
Last Modified: 4/14/2026
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

microsoft : windows_11_24h2microsoft : windows_11_25h2microsoft : windows_server_2025

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

View on NIST NVD