CVE-2026-7832
Symlink Following Vulnerability in IObit Advanced SystemCare
Publication date: 2026-05-05
Last updated on: 2026-05-05
Assigner: VulDB
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| iobit | advanced_systemcare | 19 |
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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. |
| CWE-61 | The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. |
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AI Powered Q&A
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability affects the ASC.exe component of IObit Advanced SystemCare 19 and requires local access to exploit. Detection would involve checking for the presence and version of ASC.exe on the system.
Since the attack requires local access and involves symlink following manipulation, network-based detection commands are unlikely to be effective.
No specific detection commands or methods are provided in the available information.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with local access to manipulate file operations through symlink following, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or privilege escalation.
Given the high complexity and difficulty of exploitation, the risk is somewhat mitigated, but the public availability of the exploit increases the likelihood of attacks.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a security flaw found in IObit Advanced SystemCare 19, specifically in an unknown part of the ASC.exe file within the Service component. It involves manipulation that results in symlink following, which means an attacker can exploit symbolic links to potentially redirect or manipulate file operations.
The attack requires local access to the system and is considered to have high complexity, making it difficult to exploit. However, the exploit code has been publicly released, which means attackers can use it to attempt attacks.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The vulnerability requires local access and has high complexity and difficult exploitability.
Immediate mitigation steps would generally include restricting local access to trusted users only and monitoring or limiting the use of the ASC.exe component.
No specific mitigation instructions or patches are provided in the available information.