What is CVE-2023-26088?

CVE-2023-26088 is a high-severity vulnerability in Malwarebytes, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-03-23.

How severe is CVE-2023-26088?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Malwarebytes

CVE-2023-26088

In Malwarebytes before 4.5.23, a symbolic link may be used delete any arbitrary file on the system by exploiting the local quarantine system. It can also lead to privilege escalation in certain scenarios.

EPSS: 0.005 (37.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Malwarebytes
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-59 — Improper Link Resolution Before File Access

References

cve@mitre.org (Release Notes)
cve@mitre.org (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-26088?: CVE-2023-26088 is a high-severity vulnerability in Malwarebytes, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-03-23.
How severe is CVE-2023-26088?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.