AOMEI Backupper Workstation Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of AOMEI Backupper Workstation. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. User interaction on the part of an administrator is needed additionally.
The specific flaw exists within the restore functionality. By creating a junction, an attacker can abuse the service to create arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-27059.
References
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-806/ |
Configurations
No configuration.
History
20 Aug 2025, 17:15
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Information
Published : 2025-08-20 17:15
Updated : 2025-08-20 17:15
NVD link : CVE-2025-8612
Mitre link : CVE-2025-8612
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-8612
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Products Affected
No product.
CWE
CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')