CVE-2026-3991
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Elevation of Privilege in Symantec DLP Windows Endpoint

Publication date: 2026-03-30

Last updated on: 2026-03-30

Assigner: Symantec Corporation

Description
Symantec Data Loss Prevention Windows Endpoint, prior to 25.1 MP1, 16.1 MP2, 16.0 RU2 HF9, 16.0 RU1 MP1 HF12, and 16.0 MP2 HF15, may be susceptible to a Elevation of Privilege vulnerability, which is a type of issue whereby an attacker may attempt to compromise the software application to gain elevated access to resources that are normally protected from an application or user.
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Published
2026-03-30
Last Modified
2026-03-30
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-30
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-3991
EUVD
EUVD-2026-17164
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 3 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
symantec data_loss_prevention to 25.1 (exc)
symantec data_loss_prevention to 16.1 (exc)
symantec data_loss_prevention to 16.0 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-829 The product imports, requires, or includes executable functionality (such as a library) from a source that is outside of the intended control sphere.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability affects Symantec Data Loss Prevention Windows Endpoint versions prior to certain updates. It is an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability, meaning an attacker could exploit it to gain higher access rights or privileges than normally allowed within the software or system.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain elevated access to protected resources or functions within the affected software. This could lead to unauthorized access, modification, or disruption of sensitive data or system operations.

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