Actively exploited · Published Nov 11, 2025 · Assigned by microsoft

CVE-2025-60710Host Process for Windows Tasks Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High 7.8 Exploited Ransomware

In plain English

A high-severity security flaw in Windows 11 Version 24H2 from Microsoft. Attackers are actively exploiting it in the wild (listed by CISA on April 13, 2026). It has been used in ransomware campaigns. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 4.6% (higher than 92% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: public proof-of-concept code. Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)4.6%top 8.3% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildYesCISA KEV since Apr 13, 2026
Attack tooling1Public PoC

CISA guidance

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Federal agencies must remediate by Apr 27, 2026.

Official description

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

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2 10.0.26100.0 – before 10.0.26100.7462
Microsoft Windows 11 Version 25H2 10.0.26200.0 – before 10.0.26200.7462
Microsoft Windows Server 2025 10.0.26100.0 – before 10.0.26100.7462
Microsoft Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) 10.0.26100.0 – before 10.0.26100.7462

Weakness: CWE-59 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

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