CVE-2025-59241 — HIGH (7.8)

Q: What is CVE-2025-59241?

CVE-2025-59241 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Health and Optimized Experiences Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Q: How severe is CVE-2025-59241?

CVE-2025-59241 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2025-59241?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 11 24H2, Microsoft Windows 11 25H2.

Vulnerability Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Health and Optimized Experiences Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 11 24H2	< 10.0.26100.6899
Microsoft	Windows 11 25H2	< 10.0.26200.6899

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-59241Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-59241?

CVE-2025-59241 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Health and Optimized Experiences Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2025-59241?

CVE-2025-59241 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-59241?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 11 24H2, Microsoft Windows 11 25H2.