Common Weakness Enumeration
CWE-59
AllowedImproper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft
The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
1987 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
CVE-2025-8612 (GCVE-0-2025-8612)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-08-20 16:26 – Updated: 2025-08-20 18:44
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
AOMEI Backupper Workstation Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Summary
AOMEI Backupper Workstation Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of AOMEI Backupper Workstation. 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 needed additionally.
The specific flaw exists within the restore functionality. By creating a junction, an attacker can abuse the service to create arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-27059.
Severity
7.3 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-… | x_research-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AOMEI | Backupper Workstation |
Affected:
4.7.2
|
Date Public
2025-08-06 14:13
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CVE-2025-7073 (GCVE-0-2025-7073)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-12-10 09:46 – Updated: 2026-03-31 11:43
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Local Privilege Escalation via Arbitrary File Operation in Bitdefender Total Security
Summary
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in Bitdefender Total Security versions prior to 27.0.47.241 allows low-privileged attackers to elevate privileges. The issue arises from bdservicehost.exe deleting files from a user-writable directory (C:\ProgramData\Atc\Feedback) without proper symbolic link validation, enabling arbitrary file deletion. This issue is chained with a file copy operation during network events and a filter driver bypass via DLL injection to achieve arbitrary file copy and code execution as elevated user.
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SSVC
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CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
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1 reference
Impacted products
3 products
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Affected:
0 , < 27.0.47.241
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| Bitdefender | Internet Security |
Affected:
0 , < 27.0.47.241
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|
| Bitdefender | Antivirus Plus |
Affected:
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Date Public
2025-12-10 09:36
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CVE-2025-7012 (GCVE-0-2025-7012)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-07-13 08:12 – Updated: 2025-07-14 20:11
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Cato Networks Linux Client Local Privilege Escalation via Symlink
Summary
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Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Assigner
References
1 reference
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1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
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Affected:
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CVE-2025-5718 (GCVE-0-2025-5718)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-11-11 06:52 – Updated: 2026-02-26 17:46
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
The ACAP Application framework could allow privilege escalation through a symlink attack. This vulnerability can only be exploited if the Axis device is configured to allow the installation of unsigned ACAP applications, and if an attacker convinces the victim to install a malicious ACAP application.
Severity
6.8 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
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CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
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1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
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| Axis Communications AB | AXIS OS |
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CVE-2025-5474 (GCVE-0-2025-5474)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-06-06 18:46 – Updated: 2025-06-09 16:48
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
2BrightSparks SyncBackFree Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Summary
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.
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7.3 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Assigner
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1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
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| 2BrightSparks | SyncBackFree |
Affected:
11.3.87.0
|
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CVE-2025-5296 (GCVE-0-2025-5296)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-08-18 07:22 – Updated: 2025-08-18 12:22
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability exists that could cause
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1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
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Affected:
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CVE-2025-4211 (GCVE-0-2025-4211)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-05-16 13:25 – Updated: 2025-05-16 13:54
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access in QFileSystemEngine on Windows
Summary
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SSVC
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CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
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1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
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Affected:
0 , ≤ 5.15.18
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CVE-2025-3908 (GCVE-0-2025-3908)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-05-19 14:59 – Updated: 2025-05-20 18:04
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
The configuration initialization tool in OpenVPN 3 Linux v20 through v24 on Linux allows a local attacker to use symlinks pointing at an arbitrary directory which will change the ownership and permissions of that destination directory.
Severity
6.2 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
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CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
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| OpenVPN | OpenVPN 3 Linux |
Affected:
v20 , ≤ v24
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CVE-2025-3771 (GCVE-0-2025-3771)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-06-26 11:05 – Updated: 2025-06-26 12:59
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
A path or symbolic link manipulation vulnerability in SIR 1.0.3 and prior versions allows an authenticated non-admin local user to overwrite system files with SIR backup files, which can potentially cause a system crash. This was achieved by adding a malicious entry to the registry under the Trellix SIR registry folder or via policy or with a junction symbolic link to files that the user would not normally have permission to acces
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SSVC
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CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
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| Trellix | System Information Reporter |
Affected:
1.0.3
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CVE-2025-3224 (GCVE-0-2025-3224)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-04-28 19:21 – Updated: 2025-04-28 19:43
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Elevation of Privilege in Docker Desktop for Windows during Upgrade due to Insecure Directory Deletion
Summary
A vulnerability in the update process of Docker Desktop for Windows versions prior to 4.41.0 could allow a local, low-privileged attacker to escalate privileges to SYSTEM. During an update, Docker Desktop attempts to delete files and subdirectories under the path C:\ProgramData\Docker\config with high privileges. However, this directory often does not exist by default, and C:\ProgramData\ allows normal users to create new directories. By creating a malicious Docker\config folder structure at this location, an attacker can force the privileged update process to delete or manipulate arbitrary system files, leading to Elevation of Privilege.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
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CWE
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Docker | Docker Desktop |
Affected:
0 , < 4.41.0
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Mitigation MIT-48.1
Architecture and Design
Strategy: Separation of Privilege
- Follow the principle of least privilege when assigning access rights to entities in a software system.
- Denying access to a file can prevent an attacker from replacing that file with a link to a sensitive file. Ensure good compartmentalization in the system to provide protected areas that can be trusted.
CAPEC-132: Symlink Attack
An adversary positions a symbolic link in such a manner that the targeted user or application accesses the link's endpoint, assuming that it is accessing a file with the link's name.
CAPEC-17: Using Malicious Files
An attack of this type exploits a system's configuration that allows an adversary to either directly access an executable file, for example through shell access; or in a possible worst case allows an adversary to upload a file and then execute it. Web servers, ftp servers, and message oriented middleware systems which have many integration points are particularly vulnerable, because both the programmers and the administrators must be in synch regarding the interfaces and the correct privileges for each interface.
CAPEC-35: Leverage Executable Code in Non-Executable Files
An attack of this type exploits a system's trust in configuration and resource files. When the executable loads the resource (such as an image file or configuration file) the attacker has modified the file to either execute malicious code directly or manipulate the target process (e.g. application server) to execute based on the malicious configuration parameters. Since systems are increasingly interrelated mashing up resources from local and remote sources the possibility of this attack occurring is high.
CAPEC-76: Manipulating Web Input to File System Calls
An attacker manipulates inputs to the target software which the target software passes to file system calls in the OS. The goal is to gain access to, and perhaps modify, areas of the file system that the target software did not intend to be accessible.