Microsoft Windows Link Following Vulnerability
Microsoft — Windows
- Added to KEV catalog
- 13 April 2026
- Federal remediation due date
- 27 April 2026
- Weakness classification (CWE)
- CWE-59
CISA Description
Microsoft Windows contains a link following vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation
Required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Notes
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-60710 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-60710
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