Microsoft Windows Link Following Vulnerability
Description
Microsoft Windows contains a link following vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation
What 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.
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Details
- Vendor
- Microsoft
- Product
- Windows
- CVE
- CVE-2025-60710
- Affected versions
- Windows 11 Version 24H2 10.0: from 10.0.26100.0 to 10.0.26100.7462 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.26100.7462
Windows 11 Version 25H2 10.0: from 10.0.26200.0 to 10.0.26200.7462 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.26200.7462
Windows Server 2025 10.0: from 10.0.26100.0 to 10.0.26100.7462 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.26100.7462
Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) 10.0: from 10.0.26100.0 to 10.0.26100.7462 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.26100.7462 (from the advisory and NVD; check the exact builds in the official advisory) - CVSS score
- 7.8
- Actively exploited
- Yes, listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
- CISA due date
- April 27, 2026 (deadline for US federal agencies: a good benchmark for you too)
- Source
- CISA KEV – original advisory
- Published
- April 13, 2026
The description and the recommended action are quoted from the public advisory; severity, exploitation status and affected versions are compiled automatically from public sources and may contain errors. The vendor's original advisory prevails: check it before taking action. This information is provided without warranty and does not replace a professional assessment.