Iobit · Iobit Advanced Systemcare · CVE-2020-14990
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
IOBit Advanced SystemCare Free version 13.5.0.263
**Description**
The issue allows local users to gain privileges for file deletion by manipulating the Clean & Optimize feature. This is achieved through the use of an NTFS junction and an Object Manager symbolic link.
**Recommendations**
For IOBit Advanced SystemCare Free version 13.5.0.263, consider restricting access to the Clean & Optimize feature until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid using the Clean & Optimize feature to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.