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.
2191 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
CVE-2025-11489 (GCVE-0-2025-11489)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-10-08 18:02 – Updated: 2025-10-23 04:26 Unsupported When Assigned
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
wonderwhy-er DesktopCommanderMCP filesystem.ts isPathAllowed symlink
Summary
A security vulnerability has been detected in wonderwhy-er DesktopCommanderMCP up to 0.2.13. This vulnerability affects the function isPathAllowed of the file src/tools/filesystem.ts. The manipulation leads to symlink following. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. The attack's complexity is rated as high. It is stated that the exploitability is difficult. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor explains: "Our restriction features are designed as guardrails for LLMs to help them stay closer to what users want, rather than hardened security boundaries. (...) For users where security is a top priority, we continue to recommend using Desktop Commander with Docker, which provides actual isolation. (...) We'll keep this issue open for future consideration if we receive more user demand for improved restrictions." This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-10-08 18:30 UTC
Assigner
References
6 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://vuldb.com/?id.327606 | vdb-entrytechnical-description |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.327606 | signaturepermissions-required |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.668004 | third-party-advisory |
| https://github.com/wonderwhy-er/DesktopCommanderM… | issue-tracking |
| https://github.com/wonderwhy-er/DesktopCommanderM… | issue-tracking |
| https://github.com/wonderwhy-er/DesktopCommanderM… | exploitissue-tracking |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| wonderwhy-er | DesktopCommanderMCP |
Affected:
0.2.0
Affected: 0.2.1 Affected: 0.2.2 Affected: 0.2.3 Affected: 0.2.4 Affected: 0.2.5 Affected: 0.2.6 Affected: 0.2.7 Affected: 0.2.8 Affected: 0.2.9 Affected: 0.2.10 Affected: 0.2.11 Affected: 0.2.12 Affected: 0.2.13 |
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CVE-2025-11462 (GCVE-0-2025-11462)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-10-07 19:44 – Updated: 2026-02-26 17:48
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in AWS Client VPN macOS Client
Summary
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access in the AWS VPN Client for macOS versions 1.3.2- 5.2.0 allows a local user to execute code with elevated privileges. Insufficient validation checks on the log destination directory during log rotation could allow a non-administrator user to create a symlink from a client log file to a privileged location. On log rotation, this could lead to code execution with root privileges if the user made crafted API calls which injected arbitrary code into the log file. We recommend users upgrade to AWS VPN Client for macOS 5.2.1 or the latest version.
Severity
7.8 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-10-08 03:55 UTC
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://aws.amazon.com/security/security-bulletin… | vendor-advisory |
| https://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-… | patchrelease-notes |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
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| AWS | Client VPN |
Affected:
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CVE-2025-9968 (GCVE-0-2025-9968)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-10-13 08:13 – Updated: 2026-02-26 17:47
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
A link following vulnerability exists in the UnifyScanner component of Armoury Crate. This vulnerability may be triggered by creating a specially crafted junction, potentially leading to local privilege escalation.
For more information, please refer to section 'Security Update for Armoury Crate App' in the ASUS Security Advisory.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-10-21 03:55 UTC
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.asus.com/security-advisory/ | vendor-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
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| ASUS | Armoury Crate |
Affected:
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CVE-2025-9871 (GCVE-0-2025-9871)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-10-29 19:33 – Updated: 2025-10-30 14:37
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Razer Synapse 3 Chroma Connect Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Summary
Razer Synapse 3 Chroma Connect Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Razer Synapse 3. 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 Razer Chroma SDK installer. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the installer 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-26373.
Severity
7.8 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-10-30 14:37 UTC
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
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| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-… | x_research-advisory |
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CVE-2025-9870 (GCVE-0-2025-9870)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-10-29 19:34 – Updated: 2026-02-26 16:56
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Razer Synapse 3 RazerPhilipsHueUninstall Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Summary
Razer Synapse 3 RazerPhilipsHueUninstall Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Razer Synapse 3. 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 Philips HUE module installer. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the installer 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-26375.
Severity
7.8 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-10-31 03:55 UTC
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Assigner
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1 reference
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2025-09-30 19:36
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CVE-2025-9869 (GCVE-0-2025-9869)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-10-29 19:33 – Updated: 2026-02-26 16:56
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Razer Synapse 3 Macro Module Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Summary
Razer Synapse 3 Macro Module Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Razer Synapse 3. 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 Razer Synapse Service. By creating a symbolic link, 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-26374.
Severity
7.8 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-10-31 03:55 UTC
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Assigner
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CVE-2025-8959 (GCVE-0-2025-8959)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-08-15 20:32 – Updated: 2025-08-15 20:46
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
HashiCorp go-getter Vulnerable to Arbitrary Read through Symlink Attack
Summary
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.
Severity
7.5 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-08-15 20:45 UTC
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access (Link Following)
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
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Affected:
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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 · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-08-20 18:44 UTC
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Assigner
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Impacted products
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Affected:
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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.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-12-11 04:55 UTC
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
3 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitdefender | Total Security |
Affected:
0 , < 27.0.47.241
(custom)
|
|
| Bitdefender | Internet Security |
Affected:
0 , < 27.0.47.241
(custom)
|
|
| Bitdefender | Antivirus Plus |
Affected:
0 , < 27.0.47.241
(custom)
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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
An issue in Cato Networks' CatoClient for Linux, before version 5.5, allows a local attacker to escalate privileges to root by exploiting improper symbolic link handling.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-07-14 14:44 UTC
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cato Networks | Cato Client |
Affected:
5.0 , < 5.5
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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.