CWE-59
1,500 CVEs • Abstraction: Base • Likelihood of Exploit: Medium
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
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.
CVEs (1,500)
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tmp is a temporary file and directory creator for node.js. In versions 0.2.3 and below, tmp is vulnerable to an arbitrary temporary file / directory write via symbolic link dir parameter. This is fixed in version 0.2.4. |
1Dell 2Encryption Security Management ServerJan 14, 2026 Jul 30, 2025 N/A· v4 7.8 HIGH· v3 N/A· v2 Dell Encryption and Dell Security Management Server, versions prior to 11.11.0, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') Vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially exploit th...Show more |
This issue was addressed by adding an additional prompt for user consent. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6. A website may be able to access sensitive user data when resolving symlinks. |
This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in iPadOS 17.7.9, macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. An app may be able to access protected user data. |
NVIDIA Container Toolkit for all platforms contains a vulnerability in the update-ldcache hook, where an attacker could cause a link following by using a specially crafted container image. A successful exploit of this vu...Show more |
An issue in Cato Networks' CatoClient for Linux, before version 5.5, allows a local attacker to escalate privileges to root by exploiting improper symbolic link handling. |
Trend Micro Password Manager (Consumer) version 5.8.0.1327 and below is vulnerable to a Link Following Privilege Escalation Vulnerability that could allow an attacker the opportunity to abuse symbolic links and other met...Show more |
3Apple DebianGit Scm3Debian Linux GitXcodeNov 6, 2025 Jul 8, 2025 N/A· v4 8.0 HIGH· v3 N/A· v2 Git is a fast, scalable, distributed revision control system with an unusually rich command set that provides both high-level operations and full access to internals. When reading a config value, Git strips any trailing...Show more |
1Microsoft 4Visual Studio Visual Studio 2017Visual Studio 2019+1 moreJul 16, 2025 Jul 8, 2025 N/A· v4 8.8 HIGH· v3 N/A· v2 Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network. |
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft PC Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. |
1Microsoft 13Windows 10 1507 Windows 10 1607Windows 10 1809+10 moreJul 15, 2025 Jul 8, 2025 N/A· v4 7.3 HIGH· v3 N/A· v2 Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Performance Recorder allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally. |
1Microsoft 13Windows 10 1507 Windows 10 1607Windows 10 1809+10 moreJul 15, 2025 Jul 8, 2025 N/A· v4 7.8 HIGH· v3 N/A· v2 Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows AppX Deployment Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. |
1Microsoft 8Windows 10 1607 Windows 10 1809Windows 10 21h2+5 moreSep 26, 2025 Jul 8, 2025 N/A· v4 7.8 HIGH· v3 N/A· v2 Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Update Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. |
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Service Fabric allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. |
A low privileged remote attacker with file access can replace a critical file or folder used by the service security-profile to get read, write and execute access to any file on the device. |
A low privileged remote attacker with file access can replace a critical file used by the arp-preinit script to get read, write and execute access to any file on the device. |
A low privileged remote attacker with file access can replace a critical file used by the watchdog to get read, write and execute access to any file on the device after the watchdog has been initialized. |
Model Context Protocol Servers is a collection of reference implementations for the model context protocol (MCP). Versions of Filesystem prior to 0.6.4 or 2025.7.01 could allow access to unintended files via symlinks wit...Show more |
1Trellix 1System Information Reporter Feb 11, 2026 Jun 26, 2025 7.2 HIGH· v4 7.1 HIGH· v3 N/A· v2 A path or symbolic link manipulation vulnerability in SIR 1.0.3 and prior versions allows an authenticated non-admin local user to overwrite system files with SIR backup files, which can potentially cause a system crash....Show more |
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability in yrutschle sslh.This issue affects sslh: before 2.2.2. |