CVE-2025-60718

Name: CVE-2025-60718
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-11-11T18:15:40.073+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-60718 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Untrusted search path in Windows Administrator Protection allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path in Windows Administrator Protection allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.41%

32.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 11 24h2	< 10.0.26100.7092
Microsoft	Windows 11 25h2	< 10.0.26200.7092

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-60718Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 11, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-60718?

Untrusted search path in Windows Administrator Protection allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2025-60718?

CVE-2025-60718 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-60718?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-60718?

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Source: NVD / NIST