Privilege Escalation in Windows Administrator Protection by Microsoft

CVE-2025-60721

What is CVE-2025-60721?

A vulnerability in Windows Administrator Protection allows an authorized attacker to exploit a privilege context switching error, enabling them to escalate privileges locally. This flaw could permit unauthorized access to sensitive system functions and data, posing a significant security threat to organizations relying on the affected Windows operating systems. Organizations should implement immediate patches and enhance security measures to mitigate potential exploitation.

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