External control of file name or path in Windows WLAN Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVE-2025-59511: Windows WLAN Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

**What privileges could an attacker gain?**

An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain SYSTEM privileges.

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Date Record Created

**20220808**

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Assigned (20220808)

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#Windows WLAN Service