PT-2023-20478 · Malwarebytes · Malwarebytes

Filip_000 · Published 2023-03-23 · Updated 2023-03-28 · CVE-2023-26088

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Malwarebytes versions prior to 4.5.23

Description The issue allows an attacker to delete any arbitrary file on the system by exploiting the local quarantine system using a symbolic link. In certain scenarios, it can also lead to privilege escalation.

Recommendations For versions prior to 4.5.23, update to version 4.5.23 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the quarantine system to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Link Following

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-26088

Affected Products

Malwarebytes

References · 4

• https://malwarebytes.com/secure/cves/cve-2023-26088 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-26088 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-26088 · Security Note
• https://support.malwarebytes.com/hc/en-us/articles/14279575968659-Malwarebytes-for-Windows-4-5-23-Release-Notes · Note