How severe is CVE-2025-60721?

CVE-2025-60721 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-2025-60721 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-60721?

CVE-2025-60721 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-2025-60721?

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-2025-60721 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-60721 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-93393.

When was CVE-2025-60721 published?

CVE-2025-60721 was published on 2025-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-60721

CVE-2025-60721 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-270.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-93393
Weakness: CWE-270
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 11 24h2
Published: 2025-11-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Privilege context switching error in Windows Administrator Protection allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-60721?: Privilege context switching error in Windows Administrator Protection allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
How severe is CVE-2025-60721?: CVE-2025-60721 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-2025-60721 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-60721?: CVE-2025-60721 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-2025-60721?: 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-2025-60721 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-60721 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-93393.
When was CVE-2025-60721 published?: CVE-2025-60721 was published on 2025-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-60721

Affected products (2)

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

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