CVE-2025-59241: Microsoft Windows 11 24h2

High severity, CVSS 7.8. EPSS: 0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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 24h2: before 10.0.26100.6899 (fixed in 10.0.26100.6899)
• Microsoft Windows 11 25h2: before 10.0.26200.6899 (fixed in 10.0.26200.6899)

Published 2025-10-14. Last modified 2026-06-17.