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CISA KEV: Microsoft Windows — Microsoft Windows Link Following Vulnerability

·Source: CISA KEV

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Executive Summary

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

Analysis

Microsoft Windows contains a link following vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-04-13. Remediation due: 2026-04-27.

Indicators of Compromise (1)

CVE (1)
CVE-2025-60710
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Source Attribution

Originally published by CISA KEV on Apr 13, 2026. Verified by: CISA.

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