CVE-2025-60710—Microsoft Windows Link Following Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Link Following Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Windows contains a link following vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:

KNOWN

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.

Additional Notes

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-60710
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-60710

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Related Weaknesses

• CWE-59