CVE-2025-59241

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Health and Optimized Experiences Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Link Following
ProviderTypeBase ScoreAtk. VectorAtk. ComplexityPriv. RequiredVector
NISTNIST
7.8 HIGH
LOCAL
LOW
LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
microsoftCNA
7.8 HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
CISA-ADPADP
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Base Score
CVSS 3.x
EPSS Score
Percentile: 19%
VendorProductVersion
microsoftwindows_11_24h2
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< 10.0.26100.6899
microsoftwindows_11_25h2
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< 10.0.26200.6899
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= Vulnerable software versions
Common Weakness Enumeration
References
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-59241