#VU123275 Link following in Cleaner One Pro for Windows - CVE-2025-71218

 

#VU123275 Link following in Cleaner One Pro for Windows - CVE-2025-71218

Published: February 26, 2026 / Updated: March 4, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU123275
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-71218
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Cleaner One Pro for Windows
Software vendor:
Trend Micro

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to an insecure link following issue within installation process. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and overwrite it with privileges of the application.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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