Microsoft Windows Link Following Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

HIGH

7.8 / 10

Minimal Risk Critical

Vector Specification

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

13.61 %

Predictive Probability

Percentile Rank

94.3 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 94.3% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

Apr 13, 2026

Remediation Due

Apr 27, 2026

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

Microsoft Windows contains a link following vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation

Remediation Directive

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

External Intelligence

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-60710

NVD

National Vulnerability Database

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-60710