Nov 2025: Host Process for Windows Tasks Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2025-60710 Published on November 11, 2025
Host Process for Windows Tasks Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Host Process for Windows Tasks allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Known Exploited Vulnerability
This Microsoft Windows Link Following Vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. Microsoft Windows contains a link following vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.
The following remediation steps are recommended / required by April 27, 2026: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Weakness Type
What is an insecure temporary file Vulnerability?
The software attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
CVE-2025-60710 has been classified to as an insecure temporary file vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-60710
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Affected Versions
Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2:- Version 10.0.26100.0 and below 10.0.26100.7462 is affected.
- Version 10.0.26200.0 and below 10.0.26200.7462 is affected.
- Version 10.0.26100.0 and below 10.0.26100.7462 is affected.
- Version 10.0.26100.0 and below 10.0.26100.7462 is affected.
Exploit Probability
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.