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
| Vector | AV: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
Affected Products
Bitdefender Internet Security
Bitdefender Total Security