CVE-2025-59241

HIGH

Windows 11 24H2 < 10.0.26100.6899 and 25H2 < 10.0.26200.6899 - Authenticated Privilege Escalation via Link Following

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Health and Optimized Experiences Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

References (1)

Core 1
Core References

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0032
EPSS Percentile 23.0%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-59
Status published
Products (2)
microsoft/windows_11_24h2 < 10.0.26100.6899
microsoft/windows_11_25h2 < 10.0.26200.6899
Published Oct 14, 2025
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026