CVE-2025-60710 · netVigilance record NV26-0080
Microsoft Windows Link Following
past due ransomware
What to do
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA deadline 2026-04-27 · passed 4 months ago · applies to US federal civilian agencies; used elsewhere as a reference SLA
What happened
Microsoft Windows contains a link following vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation
Who is affected
Microsoft Windows. Affected version ranges are listed in the vendor advisory and the NVD entry linked under Sources.
Weakness class: CWE-59.
Timeline
- Added to CISA KEVExploitation in the wild confirmed by CISA
- CISA remediation deadlinepassed 4 months ago
Sources
- NVD entry for CVE-2025-60710 nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-60710
- CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
- msrc.microsoft.com msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-60710
- nvd.nist.gov nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-60710