CVE-2026-12410 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

https://www.gendigital.com/us/en/contact-us/security-advisories/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-12410?

CVE-2026-12410 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 crea...

How severe is CVE-2026-12410?

CVE-2026-12410 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-12410?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.