CVE-2025-60710

Host Process for Windows Tasks Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVE-2025-60710 is fixed in 6 products on 1 platform, first by KB5072033, released December 9, 2025. It is being exploited: CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on April 13, 2026, with known ransomware use. Patch Radar priority: Patch now.

Patch nowCISA KEVKnown ransomware use

CVSS

7.8

Important

Exploitation

Exploited

Listed by CISA

CISA KEV

Apr 13, 2026

Federal due date Apr 27, 2026. Known ransomware use

EPSS

0.0461

91st percentile

<p>Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Host Process for Windows Tasks allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.</p>

Where it's fixed

Product	Fix	Released
Microsoft
Windows 11 Version 24H2 for ARM64-based Systems	KB5072033	Dec 9, 2025
Windows 11 Version 24H2 for ARM64-based Systems	KB5072014	Dec 9, 2025
Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems	KB5072033	Dec 9, 2025
Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems	KB5072014	Dec 9, 2025
Windows 11 Version 25H2 for ARM64-based Systems	KB5072033	Dec 9, 2025
Windows 11 Version 25H2 for ARM64-based Systems	KB5072014	Dec 9, 2025
Windows 11 Version 25H2 for x64-based Systems	KB5072033	Dec 9, 2025
Windows 11 Version 25H2 for x64-based Systems	KB5072014	Dec 9, 2025
Windows Server 2025	KB5072033	Dec 9, 2025
Windows Server 2025	KB5072014	Dec 9, 2025
Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)	KB5072033	Dec 9, 2025
Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)	KB5072014	Dec 9, 2025

Details

Published
November 11, 2025
Weakness
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CISA required 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.
Vendor advisory
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-60710

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