CVE-2024-6260

Malwarebytes Antimalware Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Malwarebytes Antimalware. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Malwarebytes service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-22321.
References
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:malwarebytes:antimalware:4.6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

15 Aug 2025, 17:19

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPE cpe:2.3:a:malwarebytes:antimalware:4.6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
First Time Malwarebytes antimalware
Malwarebytes
CVSS v2 : unknown
v3 : 7.0
v2 : unknown
v3 : 7.8
References () https://www.malwarebytes.com/secure/cves - () https://www.malwarebytes.com/secure/cves - Vendor Advisory
References () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1195/ - () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1195/ - Third Party Advisory

Information

Published : 2024-11-22 20:15

Updated : 2025-08-15 17:19


NVD link : CVE-2024-6260

Mitre link : CVE-2024-6260

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-6260


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Products Affected

malwarebytes

  • antimalware
CWE
CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')