CVE-2025-60718
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
Untrusted search path in Windows Administrator Protection allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
7.8
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2025-11-11 18:15:40.073000
Last modified
2026-10-18 21:10:00.120000
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"sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
"published": "2025-11-11T18:15:40.073",
"lastModified": "2026-10-18T21:10:00.120",
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"attackComplexity": "LOW",
"privilegesRequired": "LOW",
"userInteraction": "NONE",
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