Malwarebytes AdwCleaner up to 8.6.x Application Log symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Malwarebytes AdwCleaner up to 8.6.x. This affects an unknown function of the component Application Log Handler. The manipulation results in symlink. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-67905. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Malwarebytes AdwCleaner up to 8.6.x. Affected is an unknown function of the component Application Log Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-67905 since 12/15/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 8.7.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.1

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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ADP CISA Base Score: 8.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: AdwCleaner 8.7.0

Timelineinfo

12/15/2025 CVE reserved
02/17/2026 +64 days Advisory disclosed
02/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/18/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-67905 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-67905
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-346332

Entryinfo

Created: 02/17/2026 18:55
Updated: 02/18/2026 09:48
Changes: 02/17/2026 18:55 (55), 02/18/2026 09:48 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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