CVE-2023-26088

High

Description

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.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductMalwarebytes
PublishedMar 23, 2023
First seenMar 23, 2023

How to fix

Update
  • malwarebytes malwarebytes4.5.23 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
malwarebytes malwarebytesv < 4.5.234.5.23

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