Microsoft Windows Link Following Vulnerability
Known exploited
CVE-2025-60710
Summary
Microsoft Windows contains a link following vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation
Why it matters
CVE-2025-60710 is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. CISA remediation deadline: 2026-04-27. Treat remediation as urgent.
Operator check
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Sources
PatchBrief uses public sources. It does not scan environments, verify exposure, or replace vendor guidance.