CVE-2025-60705CWE-284

Windows Client-Side Caching Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High · published November 11, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.8
EPSS
3%
Percentile
85.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An authorized attacker could easily boost their privileges using a simple trick in the Windows Client-Side Caching Service. 🎭 Think of it like a hotel where guests find a way to access restricted floors—even the penthouse! With this vulnerability, an attacker can elevate their permissions without breaking a sweat, bypassing checks that should keep them in their own room. This means that a malicious insider could gain access to sensitive data or perform actions that should only be reserved for administrators. It's not just an invitation to snoop; it could lead to catastrophic data breaches and unauthorized system changes. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where guests find a way to access restricted floors—even the penthouse! With this vulnerability, an attacker can elevate their permissions without breaking a sweat, bypassing checks that should keep them in their own room. This vulnerability stems from improper access controls in the Windows Client-Side Caching Service, which can be exploited by an authorized user to gain higher privileges on the local system without sufficient barriers in place.

What to do

This means that a malicious insider could gain access to sensitive data or perform actions that should only be reserved for administrators. It's not just an invitation to snoop; it could lead to catastrophic data breaches and unauthorized system changes. Yikes! To mitigate this risk, ensure that systems are updated to the latest security patches from Microsoft. Conduct a review of user permissions to ensure that only trusted personnel have the necessary access levels. Regular security audits can also help identify potential vulnerabilities. You've got this! With a little vigilance and these steps, you'll be monitoring your systems like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02577 · 85.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-284 · Improper Access Control
Published
2025-11-11T17:59Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 NOV 17:59Z
    Windows Client-Side Caching Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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