Vulnerability Details : CVE-2020-28641
In Malwarebytes Free 4.1.0.56, a symbolic link may be used delete an arbitrary file on the system by exploiting the local quarantine system.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2020-28641
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 10 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2020-28641
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.6
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:C |
3.9
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9.2
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NIST |
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7.1
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H |
1.8
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5.2
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2020-28641
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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.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2020-28641
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https://support.malwarebytes.com/hc/en-us/articles/360058885974-Arbitrary-file-deletion-vulnerability-fixed-in-Malwarebytes-for-Windows
Arbitrary file deletion vulnerability fixed in Malwarebytes for Windows – Malwarebytes SupportVendor Advisory
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https://support.malwarebytes.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500000403501-Arbitrary-file-deletion-vulnerability-fixed-in-Malwarebytes-Endpoint-Protection
Arbitrary file deletion vulnerability fixed in Malwarebytes Endpoint Protection – Malwarebytes SupportVendor Advisory
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https://www.malwarebytes.com
Malwarebytes Cybersecurity for Home and Business | MalwarebytesProduct
Products affected by CVE-2020-28641
- cpe:2.3:a:malwarebytes:malwarebytes:4.1.0.56:*:*:*:free:windows:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:malwarebytes:endpoint_protection:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*