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CVE-2026-6851

An Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') vulnerability in the File Shredder module as used in Bitdefender Total Security and Internet …

Impact

An Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') vulnerability in the File Shredder module as used in Bitdefender Total Security and Internet Security on Windows allows a less-privileged local user to elevate rights by leveraging a race conditions via Symbolic Links. This issue affects Total Security: before 27.0.58.315; Internet Security: before 27.0.58.315.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
BitdefenderInternet Security
before 27.0.58.315
BitdefenderTotal Security
before 27.0.58.315

Weakness classification

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