CVE-2025-26125 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers can exploit an exposed ioctl in the IMFForceDelete driver to arbitrarily delete files and escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-26125?
CVE-2025-26125 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Mar 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An exposed ioctl in the IMFForceDelete driver of IObit Malware Fighter v12.1.0 allows attackers to arbitrarily delete files and escalate privileges.
Weakness: CWE-782
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-26125?
How do I fix CVE-2025-26125?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-26125 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2025-26125 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-26125 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xcxv-mc83-gmw5.