How severe is CVE-2025-60718?

CVE-2025-60718 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-60718 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-60718?

CVE-2025-60718 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 11 24h2. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-60718?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-60718 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-60718 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-93412.

When was CVE-2025-60718 published?

CVE-2025-60718 was published on 2025-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-60718

CVE-2025-60718 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 11 24h2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-426.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-93412
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 11 24h2
Published: 2025-11-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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

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 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-60718 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-60718?: CVE-2025-60718 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 11 24h2. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-60718?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-60718 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-60718 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-93412.
When was CVE-2025-60718 published?: CVE-2025-60718 was published on 2025-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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