Description
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Health and Optimized Experiences Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected products
microsoft: windows 11 24h2; microsoft: windows 11 25h2
References1
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-59241 Vendor Advisory
Metrics
- CVSS 3.1
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7.8
HIGH
Score source: CNA
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - EPSS — exploit probability
- 0% percentile: 30 · as of 9 November 2026
- CWE
- CWE-59
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