CVE-2025-59241

HIGH

Microsoft Windows 11 24h2 < 10.0.26100.6899 - Symlink Following

Title source: rule
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)

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0007
EPSS Percentile 21.1%
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