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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
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.