Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Windows Health and Optimized Experiences Service
CVE-2025-59241

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows 11 Version 25h2
Windows 11 Version 24h2
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 October 2025

What is CVE-2025-59241?

An improper link resolution prior to file access in the Windows Health and Optimized Experiences Service enables authorized attackers to exploit the system by escalating their privileges. This vulnerability allows malicious users to manipulate certain functionalities, potentially leading to unauthorized actions within the operating system and compromising the integrity of user data.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 11 Version 24H2 ARM64-based Systems 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.6899

Windows 11 Version 25H2 Unknown 10.0.26200.0 < 10.0.26200.6899

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-59241 : Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Windows Health and Optimized Experiences Service