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HIGH · 7.0

CVE-2026-6851

An Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') vulnerability in the File Shredder module as used in Bitdefender Total Security and Internet Security on Windows allows a less-privile...

Vulnerability Description

An Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') vulnerability in the File Shredder module as used in Bitdefender Total Security and Internet Security on Windows allows a less-privileged local user to elevate rights by leveraging a race conditions via Symbolic Links. This issue affects Total Security: before 27.0.58.315; Internet Security: before 27.0.58.315.

CVSS Score

7.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
BitdefenderInternet Security< 27.0.58.315
BitdefenderTotal Security< 27.0.58.315
MicrosoftWindows-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-6851?

CVE-2026-6851 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). An Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') vulnerability in the File Shredder module as used in Bitdefender Total Security and Internet Security on Windows allows a less-privile...

How severe is CVE-2026-6851?

CVE-2026-6851 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-6851?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bitdefender Internet Security, Bitdefender Total Security, Microsoft Windows.