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Vulnerability record · CVE-2023-26088 · published 23 March 2023

CVE-2023-26088: Malwarebytes link following vulnerability

Malwarebytes · Malwarebytes

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.

7.8 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.48% · top 61.4% CWE-59 · Link following
7.8CVSS 3.1 base score
0.48%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
4References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

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.

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://support.malwarebytes.com/hc/en-us/articles/14279575968659-Malwarebytes-for-Windows-4-5-23-Release-Notes Release Notes
https://www.malwarebytes.com/secure/cves/cve-2023-26088 Vendor Advisory
https://support.malwarebytes.com/hc/en-us/articles/14279575968659-Malwarebytes-for-Windows-4-5-23-Release-Notes Release Notes
https://www.malwarebytes.com/secure/cves/cve-2023-26088 Vendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2023-26088), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.