Link following in SyncBackFree



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2025-5474
CWE-ID CWE-59
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 SyncBackFree
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor 2BrightSparks

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Link following

EUVDB-ID: #VU110226

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-5474

CWE-ID: CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following within the Mirror functionality. A local user can abuse the service to delete arbitrary files and gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SyncBackFree: before 11.3.106.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-322/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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