Actively exploited in the wild
Microsoft Windows Link Following Vulnerability
Microsoft - Windows · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2026-04-13. This indicates confirmed attacks in production environments.
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.
CVE-2025-60710
HighCVSS 7.8KEVSummary
Nieprawidłowe rozwiązywanie linków przed dostępem do pliku ('śledzenie linków') w procesie hosta dla zadań systemu Windows umożliwia autoryzowanemu atakującemu lokalne podniesienie uprawnień.
Risk Assessment
Podatność ta może prowadzić do nieautoryzowanego dostępu do zasobów systemowych, co stwarza poważne zagrożenie dla bezpieczeństwa organizacji.
Recommendation
Zaleca się aktualizację systemu Windows do najnowszej wersji oraz monitorowanie uprawnień użytkowników w celu zminimalizowania ryzyka wykorzystania tej podatności.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Host Process for Windows Tasks allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.