PT-2026-57980 · Bitdefender · Bitdefender Internet Security+1

CVE-2026-6851

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Published

2026-07-14

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Updated

2026-07-23

CVSS v3.1

7.0

High

VectorAV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Bitdefender Total Security versions prior to 27.0.58.315 Bitdefender Internet Security versions prior to 27.0.58.315
Description An improper link resolution before file access, also known as link following, exists in the File Shredder module. This flaw allows a local user with low privileges to elevate their rights by exploiting a race condition via Symbolic Links, which are files that act as shortcuts to other files or directories.
Recommendations Update Bitdefender Total Security to version 27.0.58.315 or later. Update Bitdefender Internet Security to version 27.0.58.315 or later.

Fix

Link Following

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Weakness Enumeration

Related Identifiers

CVE-2026-6851
ZDI-26-448

Affected Products

Bitdefender Internet Security
Bitdefender Total Security