Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Allowed

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft

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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.

2171 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-X2PV-P86V-GV78

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-06-17 21:32 – Updated: 2025-06-17 21:32
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Details

A link following vulnerability in the Trend Micro Apex One scan engine could allow a local attacker to escalation privileges on affected installations.

Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Severity
7.0 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-49156"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-59"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-06-17T19:15:33Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A link following vulnerability in the Trend Micro Apex One scan engine could allow a local attacker to escalation privileges on affected installations.\n\nPlease note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.",
  "id": "GHSA-x2pv-p86v-gv78",
  "modified": "2025-06-17T21:32:29Z",
  "published": "2025-06-17T21:32:29Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-49156"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://success.trendmicro.com/en-US/solution/KA-0019917"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-363"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-X32H-XC6R-GQF2

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 23:58 – Updated: 2022-05-01 23:58
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Details

Open redirect vulnerability in claroline/redirector.php in Claroline before 1.8.10 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the url parameter.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2008-3261"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-59"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2008-07-22T17:41:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Open redirect vulnerability in claroline/redirector.php in Claroline before 1.8.10 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the url parameter.",
  "id": "GHSA-x32h-xc6r-gqf2",
  "modified": "2022-05-01T23:58:21Z",
  "published": "2022-05-01T23:58:21Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-3261"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43854"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4020"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=613634"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://wiki.claroline.net/index.php/Changelog_1.8.x#Modification_between_claroline_1.8.9_and_1.8.10"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/494539/100/0/threaded"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30269"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-X38J-58XW-QCW6

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-08-15 21:31 – Updated: 2025-08-15 21:31
VLAI
Details

A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the HPAudioAnalytics service included in the HP Hotkey Support software, which might allow escalation of privilege. HP is releasing software updates to mitigate the potential vulnerability.

Severity
4.8 (Medium)
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-43490"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-59"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-08-15T19:15:33Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the HPAudioAnalytics service included in the HP Hotkey Support software, which might allow escalation of privilege. HP is releasing software updates to mitigate the potential vulnerability.",
  "id": "GHSA-x38j-58xw-qcw6",
  "modified": "2025-08-15T21:31:18Z",
  "published": "2025-08-15T21:31:18Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-43490"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_12893367-12893393-16/hpsbhf04044"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-X393-P346-VJ6X

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-11 18:30 – Updated: 2025-11-11 18:30
VLAI
Details

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.

Severity
5.5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-59510"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-59"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-11-11T18:15:36Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Improper link resolution before file access (\u0027link following\u0027) in Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.",
  "id": "GHSA-x393-p346-vj6x",
  "modified": "2025-11-11T18:30:20Z",
  "published": "2025-11-11T18:30:20Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-59510"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-59510"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-X3MH-96HM-QGVV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 00:06 – Updated: 2022-05-02 00:06
VLAI
Details

plaiter in Plait before 1.6 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) cut.$$, (2) head.$$, (3) awk.$$, and (4) ps.$$ temporary files in /tmp/.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2008-4085"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-59"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2008-09-15T17:12:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "plaiter in Plait before 1.6 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) cut.$$, (2) head.$$, (3) awk.$$, and (4) ps.$$ temporary files in /tmp/.",
  "id": "GHSA-x3mh-96hm-qgvv",
  "modified": "2022-05-02T00:06:44Z",
  "published": "2022-05-02T00:06:44Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-4085"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44786"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=496381"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/plait"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/31617"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=147849\u0026release_id=623154"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30928"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-X3Q7-HMMP-XPRV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-06-30 21:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 05:19
VLAI
Details

Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit 4.4.0.220 is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion and denial of service via an ALPC message in which FullFileNamePath lacks a '\0' character.

Severity
7.1 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-27469"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-59"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-06-30T20:15:09Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit 4.4.0.220 is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion and denial of service via an ALPC message in which FullFileNamePath lacks a \u0027\\0\u0027 character.",
  "id": "GHSA-x3q7-hmmp-xprv",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T05:19:07Z",
  "published": "2023-06-30T21:30:26Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-27469"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://malwarebytes.com"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.malwarebytes.com/secure/cves/cve-2023-27469"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-X3QJ-P2X9-X5G4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 00:08 – Updated: 2022-05-02 00:08
VLAI
Details

Open redirect vulnerability in the ibm_security_logout servlet in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 5.1.1.19 and earlier 5.x versions, 6.0.x before 6.0.2.33, and 6.1.x before 6.1.0.23 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via the logoutExitPage feature.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2008-4284"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-59"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2009-02-10T22:30:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Open redirect vulnerability in the ibm_security_logout servlet in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 5.1.1.19 and earlier 5.x versions, 6.0.x before 6.0.2.33, and 6.1.x before 6.1.0.23 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via the logoutExitPage feature.",
  "id": "GHSA-x3qj-p2x9-x5g4",
  "modified": "2022-05-02T00:08:33Z",
  "published": "2022-05-02T00:08:33Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-4284"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47200"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21320242"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24021527"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33700"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-X3RJ-R3P4-HQ68

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:10 – Updated: 2026-08-10 18:30
VLAI
Details

Windows User Account Profile Picture Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-26426"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-59"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-08-12T18:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Windows User Account Profile Picture Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
  "id": "GHSA-x3rj-r3p4-hq68",
  "modified": "2026-08-10T18:30:52Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:10:54Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-26426"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-26426"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-26426"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-X3RX-F6PQ-CW23

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-11 18:31 – Updated: 2026-08-11 18:31
VLAI
Details

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows DHCP Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-62776"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-59"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-08-11T17:18:30Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Improper link resolution before file access (\u0027link following\u0027) in Windows DHCP Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.",
  "id": "GHSA-x3rx-f6pq-cw23",
  "modified": "2026-08-11T18:31:20Z",
  "published": "2026-08-11T18:31:20Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-62776"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-62776"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-X48Q-XR66-WP2X

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 04:16 – Updated: 2022-05-17 04:16
VLAI
Details

pax 1:20140703 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack in an archive.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2015-1194"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-59"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2015-01-21T18:59:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "pax 1:20140703 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack in an archive.",
  "id": "GHSA-x48q-xr66-wp2x",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T04:16:57Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T04:16:57Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-1194"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=774716"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/18/3"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}
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.

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