ID:12144 - Exploit for Link following in Windows - CVE-2025-60710

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:12144 - Exploit for Link following in Windows - CVE-2025-60710

ID:12144 - Exploit for Link following in Windows - CVE-2025-60710

Published: November 28, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU118316
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-60710
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Windows

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to an insecure link following issue in Host Process for Windows Tasks. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and overwrite it with privileges of the application.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.