Internet Security
CVE-2026-27748
HIGH
Severity by source
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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2DescriptionCVE.org
Avira Internet Security contains an improper link resolution vulnerability in the Software Updater component. During the update process, a privileged service running as SYSTEM deletes a file under C:\\ProgramData without validating whether the path resolves through a symbolic link or reparse point. A local attacker can create a malicious link to redirect the delete operation to an arbitrary file, resulting in deletion of attacker-chosen files with SYSTEM privileges. This may lead to local privilege escalation, denial of service, or system integrity compromise depending on the targeted file and operating system configuration.
AnalysisAI
Avira Internet Security's Software Updater fails to validate symbolic links when deleting files during updates, allowing a local attacker to redirect SYSTEM-level file deletion operations to arbitrary targets. An authenticated local user can exploit this improper link resolution to delete critical system files, potentially achieving privilege escalation, denial of service, or compromising system integrity. …
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | Avira Internet Security with Software Updater component enabled. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | CVSS 7.8 (HIGH). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to local privilege escalation, denial of service, or system integrity compromise de. |
| Remediation | Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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Within 24 hours: Audit all systems running Avira Internet Security and restrict local administrative access where feasible. …
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