CVE-2025-67905

Malwarebytes AdwCleaner before v.8.7.0 runs as Administrator and performs an insecure log file delete operation in which the target location is user-controllable, allowing a non-admin user to escalate privileges to SYSTEM via a symbolic link, a related issue to CVE-2023-28892. To exploit this, an attacker must create a file in a given folder path and intercept the application log file deletion flow.
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Published : 2026-02-17 17:21

Updated : 2026-02-18 17:52


NVD link : CVE-2025-67905

Mitre link : CVE-2025-67905

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-67905


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CWE
CWE-269

Improper Privilege Management