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.
1984 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
CVE-2024-12216 (GCVE-0-2024-12216)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-03-20 10:09 – Updated: 2025-10-15 12:50
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Arbitrary File Write via TarSlip in dmlc/gluon-cv
Summary
A vulnerability in the `ImageClassificationDataset.from_csv()` API of the `dmlc/gluon-cv` repository, version 0.10.0, allows for arbitrary file write. The function downloads and extracts `tar.gz` files from URLs without proper sanitization, making it susceptible to a TarSlip vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this by crafting malicious tar files that, when extracted, can overwrite files on the victim's system via path traversal or faked symlinks.
Severity
7.1 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| dmlc | dmlc/gluon-cv |
Affected:
unspecified , ≤ latest
(custom)
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CVE-2024-11857 (GCVE-0-2024-11857)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-06-02 03:24 – Updated: 2025-06-02 03:46
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Realtek Bluetooth HCI Adaptor - Privilege Escalation
Summary
Bluetooth HCI Adaptor from Realtek has a Link Following vulnerability. Local attackers with regular privileges can create a symbolic link with the same name as a specific file, causing the product to delete arbitrary files pointed to by the link. Subsequently, attackers can leverage arbitrary file deletion to privilege escalation.
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
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-10160-76012-1.html | third-party-advisory |
| https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-10161-fa1b5-2.html | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Realtek | Bluetooth HCI Adaptor |
Affected:
0 , < 1.1.73.1
(custom)
|
Date Public
2025-06-02 03:21
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CVE-2024-10986 (GCVE-0-2024-10986)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-03-20 10:10 – Updated: 2025-10-15 12:50
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Local File Read (LFI) by Tarslip Symlink via arxiv_download() API in binary-husky/gpt_academic
Summary
GPT Academic version 3.83 is vulnerable to a Local File Read (LFI) vulnerability through its HotReload function. This function can download and extract tar.gz files from arxiv.org. Despite implementing protections against path traversal, the application overlooks the Tarslip triggered by symlinks. This oversight allows attackers to read arbitrary local files from the victim server.
Severity
8.8 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| binary-husky | binary-husky/gpt_academic |
Affected:
unspecified , ≤ latest
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CVE-2024-10007 (GCVE-0-2024-10007)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-11-07 20:58 – Updated: 2024-11-08 15:50
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Pre-Receive Hook Path Collision Vulnerability in GitHub Enterprise Server Allowing Privilege Escalation
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
4 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.11… | release-notes |
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| https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.13… | release-notes |
| https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.14… | release-notes |
Impacted products
2 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GitHub | Enterprise Server |
Affected:
3.11.0 , ≤ 3.11.16
(semver)
Affected: 3.12.0 , ≤ 3.12.10 (semver) Affected: 3.13.0 , ≤ 3.13.5 (semver) Affected: 3.14.0 , ≤ 3.14.2 (semver) |
|
| github | enterprise_server |
Affected:
3.11.0 , ≤ 3.11.16
(semver)
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CVE-2024-9766 (GCVE-0-2024-9766)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-11-22 21:02 – Updated: 2024-12-04 21:17
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Wacom Center WTabletServicePro Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Summary
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 process. 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-24304.
Severity
7.8 (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
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Date Public
2024-10-11 17:51
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CVE-2024-9524 (GCVE-0-2024-9524)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-05-09 15:37 – Updated: 2025-05-09 17:03
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Avira Prime Version 1.1.96.2
Summary
Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in System Speedup Service in Avira Operations GmbH Avira Prime Version 1.1.96.2 on Windows 10 x64 allows local attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM via creating a symbolic link and leveraging a TOCTTOU (time-of-check to time-of-use) attack.
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7.8 (High)
SSVC
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Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
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CVE-2024-9341 (GCVE-0-2024-9341)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-10-01 18:52 – Updated: 2026-03-19 17:19
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Podman: buildah: cri-o: fips crypto-policy directory mounting issue in containers/common go library
Summary
A flaw was found in Go. When FIPS mode is enabled on a system, container runtimes may incorrectly handle certain file paths due to improper validation in the containers/common Go library. This flaw allows an attacker to exploit symbolic links and trick the system into mounting sensitive host directories inside a container. This issue also allows attackers to access critical host files, bypassing the intended isolation between containers and the host system.
Severity
5.4 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Assigner
References
17 references
Impacted products
16 products
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Affected:
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|||
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 |
Unaffected:
8100020241023085649.afee755d , < *
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cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:8::appstream |
|
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 |
Unaffected:
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(rpm)
cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:9::appstream |
|
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 |
Unaffected:
2:1.33.9-1.el9_4 , < *
(rpm)
cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:9::appstream |
|
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 |
Unaffected:
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(rpm)
cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:9::appstream |
|
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 |
Unaffected:
2:1.37.5-1.el9_5 , < *
(rpm)
cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:9::appstream |
|
| Red Hat | Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.12 |
Unaffected:
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(rpm)
cpe:/a:redhat:openshift:4.12::el8 cpe:/a:redhat:openshift_ironic:4.12::el9 cpe:/a:redhat:openshift:4.12::el9 |
|
| Red Hat | Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.13 |
Unaffected:
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(rpm)
cpe:/a:redhat:openshift:4.13::el8 cpe:/a:redhat:openshift:4.13::el9 |
|
| Red Hat | Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.14 |
Unaffected:
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(rpm)
cpe:/a:redhat:openshift:4.14::el9 cpe:/a:redhat:openshift:4.14::el8 |
|
| Red Hat | Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.15 |
Unaffected:
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(rpm)
cpe:/a:redhat:openshift:4.15::el8 cpe:/a:redhat:openshift:4.15::el9 |
|
| Red Hat | Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.16 |
Unaffected:
0:1.29.9-5.rhaos4.16.git34690b9.el8 , < *
(rpm)
cpe:/a:redhat:openshift:4.16::el9 cpe:/a:redhat:openshift:4.16::el8 |
|
| Red Hat | Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.16 |
Unaffected:
416.94.202411201433-0 , < *
(rpm)
cpe:/a:redhat:openshift:4.16::el9 |
|
| Red Hat | Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.17 |
Unaffected:
0:1.30.6-3.rhaos4.17.git49b5172.el9 , < *
(rpm)
cpe:/a:redhat:openshift:4.17::el8 cpe:/a:redhat:openshift:4.17::el9 |
|
| Red Hat | Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.17 |
Unaffected:
417.94.202412040832-0 , < *
(rpm)
cpe:/a:redhat:openshift:4.17::el9 |
|
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 |
cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:10 |
|
| Red Hat | Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4 |
cpe:/a:redhat:openshift:4 |
Date Public
2024-10-01 15:45
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CVE-2024-8404 (GCVE-0-2024-8404)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-09-26 01:42 – Updated: 2025-05-13 01:39
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
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CWE
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2024-09-26 01:35
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CVE-2024-7252 (GCVE-0-2024-7252)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-07-29 21:18 – Updated: 2024-08-01 21:52
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Comodo Internet Security Pro cmdagent Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Summary
Comodo Internet Security Pro cmdagent Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Comodo Internet Security Pro. 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 cmdagent executable. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the agent 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-22831.
Severity
7.8 (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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CVE-2024-7251 (GCVE-0-2024-7251)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-07-29 21:18 – Updated: 2024-08-01 21:52
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Comodo Internet Security Pro cmdagent Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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SSVC
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CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
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Assigner
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Affected:
12.2.4.8032
cpe:2.3:a:comodo:internet_security:12.2.4.8032:*:*:*:premium:*:*:* |
Date Public
2024-07-23 21:50
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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.