CVE-2026-23563
Improper Link Resolution in TeamViewer DEX Allows File Deletion
Publication date: 2026-01-29
Last updated on: 2026-02-11
Assigner: TeamViewer Germany GmbH
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| teamviewer | digital_employee_experience | to 26.1 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-59 | The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access issue in TeamViewer DEX - 1E Client before version 26.1 on Windows. It occurs when the 1E-Explorer-TachyonCore-DeleteFileByPath instruction follows a crafted RPC control junction or symbolic link (symlink) during a delete operation, allowing a low-privileged local attacker to delete protected system files.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow a low-privileged local attacker to delete protected system files, potentially leading to system instability or denial of service. This could impact system availability and integrity.