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Vulnerabilities & PatchesEmerging1 sourceAug 13, 2026 · 05:00via Zero Day Initiative (Published)

ZDI-26-565: Gen Digital CCleaner Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Brief

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Gen Digital CCleaner. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.

  • The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-12410.
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Vulnerabilities & PatchesCVE-2026-12410