CVE-2025-59241Patch(microsoft / windows_11_24h2)

LOWCVSS 7.8 · HIGH

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

Patch microsoft windows_11_24h2 systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Health and Optimized Experiences Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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0.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Vendor / third-party advisories

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-59241

Weakness type (CWE)

CWE-59

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

NONE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

windows_11_24h2
windows_11_25h2

Threat summary

Patch or workaround signal is available
1 mentions across 1 observed day

What's happening

Patch or workaround mentioned in 1 signal
1 total mentions across 1 day

Affected systems

Vendors

microsoft

Products

windows_11_24h2windows_11_25h2

Deep dive

Activity timeline1 mentions / 1d

Signal classification1 categories

Patch

1100.0%

Referenced assets1 URL

By indicator

https://windowsforum.com/windows-news.4/cve-2025-59241-patch-windows-11-whesvc-privilege-escalation.441620/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news_node4

Full discourse1 post

Windows Forum@windowsforum46d
Patch
🛡️ CVE-2025-59241 is a real Windows 11 privilege-escalation bug—not proof that whesvc is spyware. Patch it, but skip the viral conspiracy speedrun. https://windowsforum.com/windows-news.4/cve-2025-59241-patch-windows-11-whesvc-privilege-escalation.441620/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news_node4 #Windows11 #WindowsSecurity #WhesvcService #AdaptiveEnergySaver https://t.co/T0lAusaRtB
Post summary
The post announces CVE‑2025‑59241 as a Windows 11 privilege‑escalation bug and urges users to apply the available patch.
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CPE platform detail2 entries

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2 of 2 entries

Part	Vendor	Product	Version	Target SW	Target HW
OS	microsoft	windows_11_24h2	-	-	-
OS	microsoft	windows_11_25h2	-	-	-

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