Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Update Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Score 7.8 from GitHub Security Advisory (severity: HIGH) published 2025-07-08. NVD baseline CVSS 7.8; sources differ by 0.0.
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Update Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
July 8, 2025
September 26, 2025
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Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 GitHub PoC). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
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