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.
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Information
Published : 2026-08-05 15:16
Updated : 2026-09-08 19:12
NVD link : CVE-2026-12410
Mitre link : CVE-2026-12410
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-12410
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Products Affected
No product.
CWE
CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
