High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Oct 14, 2025· Updated Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-59241

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 24h22 versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <10.0.26100.6899
- (no CPE)range: 10.0.26100.0
Microsoft/Windows 11 25h22 versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <10.0.26200.6899
- (no CPE)range: 10.0.26200.0
Microsoft/Windows Health and Optimized Experiences Servicellm-create

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

References

msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-59241nvdVendor Advisory

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