CVE-2025-60710

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  "id": "CVE-2025-60710",
  "sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
  "published": "2025-11-11T18:15:39.073",
  "lastModified": "2026-10-18T21:10:00.120",
  "vulnStatus": "Analyzed",
  "cveTags": [],
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      "lang": "en",
      "value": "Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Host Process for Windows Tasks allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally."
    },
    {
      "lang": "es",
      "value": "Resolución incorrecta de enlaces antes del acceso a archivos ('seguimiento de enlaces') en el Proceso Host para Tareas de Windows permite a un atacante autorizado elevar privilegios localmente."
    }
  ],
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    {
      "source": "[email protected]",
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          "vendor": "Microsoft",
          "product": "Windows 11 Version 24H2",
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          "attackVector": "LOCAL",
          "attackComplexity": "LOW",
          "privilegesRequired": "LOW",
          "userInteraction": "NONE",
          "scope": "UNCHANGED",
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  "cisaExploitAdd": "2026-04-13",
  "cisaActionDue": "2026-04-27",
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  "cisaVulnerabilityName": "Microsoft Windows Link Following Vulnerability",
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