CVE-2023-26088 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.8 Published 23 Mar 2023 Updated 25 Feb 2025

Attackers can delete arbitrary files and potentially escalate privileges by exploiting symbolic links in the local quarantine system.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-26088?

CVE-2023-26088 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Mar 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Malwarebytes before 4.5.23, a symbolic link may be used delete any arbitrary file on the system by exploiting the local quarantine system. It can also lead to privilege escalation in certain scenarios.

Weakness: CWE-59

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-26088?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Malwarebytes Malwarebytes.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26088?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-26088 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2023-26088 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-26088 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xrg5-9qxv-fc56.