Filtered by CWE-59
Total 1341 CVE
CVE Vendors Products Updated CVSS v3.1
CVE-2025-5296 1 Schneider-electric 1 Software Update Utility 2025-08-18 7.3 High
CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability exists that could cause arbitrary data to be written to protected locations, potentially leading to escalation of privilege, arbitrary file corruption, exposure of application and system information or persistent denial of service when a low-privileged attacker tampers with the installation folder.
CVE-2025-43490 1 Hp 2 Hotkey Support Software, Hp 2025-08-18 N/A
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the HPAudioAnalytics service included in the HP Hotkey Support software, which might allow escalation of privilege. HP is releasing software updates to mitigate the potential vulnerability.
CVE-2025-8959 1 Hashicorp 1 Go-getter 2025-08-18 7.5 High
HashiCorp's go-getter library subdirectory download feature is vulnerable to symlink attacks leading to unauthorized read access beyond the designated directory boundaries. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-8959, is fixed in go-getter 1.7.9.
CVE-2025-49739 1 Microsoft 4 Visual Studio, Visual Studio 2017, Visual Studio 2019 and 1 more 2025-08-18 8.8 High
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
CVE-2025-49738 1 Microsoft 1 Pc Manager 2025-08-18 7.8 High
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft PC Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVE-2025-49680 1 Microsoft 13 Windows 10 1507, Windows 10 1607, Windows 10 1809 and 10 more 2025-08-18 7.3 High
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Performance Recorder allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.
CVE-2025-48820 1 Microsoft 13 Windows 10 1507, Windows 10 1607, Windows 10 1809 and 10 more 2025-08-18 7.8 High
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows AppX Deployment Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVE-2025-48799 1 Microsoft 8 Windows 10 1607, Windows 10 1809, Windows 10 21h2 and 5 more 2025-08-18 7.8 High
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Update Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVE-2025-21195 1 Microsoft 2 Azure Service Fabric, Service Fabric 2025-08-18 6 Medium
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Service Fabric allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVE-2025-55188 1 7-zip 1 7-zip 2025-08-18 3.6 Low
7-Zip before 25.01 does not always properly handle symbolic links during extraction.
CVE-2025-5474 1 2brightsparks 1 Syncbackfree 2025-08-18 N/A
2BrightSparks SyncBackFree Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of 2BrightSparks SyncBackFree. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. User interaction on the part of an administrator is also required. The specific flaw exists within the Mirror functionality. By creating a junction, an attacker can abuse the service to delete arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-26962.
CVE-2023-42126 1 Gdata-software 1 Total Security 2025-08-18 N/A
G DATA Total Security GDBackupSvc Service Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of G Data Total Security. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the GDBackupSvc service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to create a file with a permissive DACL. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-20694.
CVE-2024-6233 2 Check Point, Checkpoint 2 Zonealarm Extreme Security, Zonealarm Extreme Security 2025-08-15 N/A
Check Point ZoneAlarm Extreme Security Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Check Point ZoneAlarm Extreme Security. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Forensic Recorder service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to overwrite arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-21677.
CVE-2024-6260 1 Malwarebytes 1 Antimalware 2025-08-15 7.8 High
Malwarebytes Antimalware Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Malwarebytes Antimalware. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Malwarebytes service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-22321.
CVE-2025-29983 1 Dell 1 Trusted Device Agent 2025-08-15 6.7 Medium
Dell Trusted Device, versions prior to 7.0.3.0, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
CVE-2025-0413 1 Parallels 2 Parallels, Remote Application Server 2025-08-15 N/A
Parallels Desktop Technical Data Reporter Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target host system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Technical Data Reporter component. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to change the permissions of arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-25014.
CVE-2023-51636 1 Avira 1 Avira Prime 2025-08-14 N/A
Avira Prime Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Avira Prime. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Avira Spotlight Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-21600.
CVE-2024-4454 2 Microsoft, Withsecure 5 Windows, Client Security, Elements Endpoint Protection and 2 more 2025-08-14 7.8 High
WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection. User interaction on the part of an administrator is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the WithSecure plugin hosting service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to create a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-23035.
CVE-2024-12552 1 Wacom 1 Center 2025-08-14 7.8 High
Wacom Center WTabletServicePro Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Wacom Center. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within WTabletServicePro.exe. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to create an arbitrary file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-25359.
CVE-2024-12754 1 Anydesk 1 Anydesk 2025-08-14 N/A
AnyDesk Link Following Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of AnyDesk. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of background images. By creating a junction, an attacker can abuse the service to read arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-23940.