What is CVE-2026-13268?

CVE-2026-13268 is a high-severity vulnerability in G Data Total Security, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-07-29.

How severe is CVE-2026-13268?

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

Vulnerability in G Data Total Security

CVE-2026-13268

G DATA Total Security Backup Service Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of G DATA Total Security. An attacker must first obtai…

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

G Data Total Security — versions 25.5.19.439

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-59 — Improper Link Resolution Before File Access

References

zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (x_research-advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-13268?: CVE-2026-13268 is a high-severity vulnerability in G Data Total Security, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-07-29.
How severe is CVE-2026-13268?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.