CVE-2026-6851 (GCVE-0-2026-6851)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-07-14 07:11 – Updated: 2026-07-15 04:00
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Improper link resolution before file access in Bitdefender Total Security via Link Following (VA-13681)
Summary
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.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-07-14 00:00 UTC
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper link resolution before file access ('link following')
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
2 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitdefender | Total Security |
Affected:
0 , < 27.0.58.315
(custom)
|
guessed | |
| Bitdefender | Internet Security |
Affected:
0 , < 27.0.58.315
(custom)
|
guessed |
Date Public
2026-07-14 09:37
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