CVE-2026-12410
High
Description
Link following vulnerability in the Uninstaller component in CCleaner prior to 7.10.1464 on Windows allows a local, low-privileged attacker to escalate privileges to SYSTEM via a symlink/junction created during application uninstallation, which CCleaner follows when deleting the application's data folder with elevated integrity.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductCCleaner
PublishedAug 5, 2026
First seenAug 5, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-59Improper link resolution
How to fix
Update
- Gen Digital CCleaner7.10.1464 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Gen Digital CCleaner | v < 7.10.1464 | 7.10.1464 |
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