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CVE-2026-6064

Norton, Avast, and AVG local privilege escalation via link following in Data Shredder

CVSS score

7.3

EPSS probability

—

Risk score

0.7

Published

3 h ago

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Patch status has not yet been verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach AI Explanation

Verified against sources

Norton, Avast, and AVG Data Shredder Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Sources read

1

Source agreement

Tam uyum

Evidence confidence

%55

Short explanation

A link following vulnerability in Data Shredder components within Norton Antivirus, Avast Antivirus, and AVG Internet Security allows a local, low-privileged attacker to escalate privileges to SYSTEM [S0].

Why does it matter?

It enables a local attacker to elevate privileges to the SYSTEM level, posing a severe risk of compromise to affected systems [S0].

What should be done?

  • Follow vendor security advisories [S0]
  • Update affected product versions [S0]
  • Review vendor guidance as patch status is currently unknown [S0]
Chain of evidence and sources2 verified claims

CVE-2026-6064, Windows üzerinde çalışan Norton Antivirus, Avast Antivirus ve AVG Internet Security ürünlerinin Data Shredder bileşenlerini etkiler [S0].

S0 · daybreach-canonical

Zafiyet, yerel ve düşük ayrıcalıklı bir saldırganın SYSTEM yetkileri kazanmasına olanak tanır [S0].

S0 · daybreach-canonical
Show the technical text from the sources

Link following vulnerability in Data Shredder components in Norton Antivirus, Avast Antivirus, and AVG Internet Security prior to 26.5.10933 on Windows allows a local, low-privileged attacker to escalate privileges to SYSTEM. During a privileged shred operation, enabling arbitrary file/folder deletion that is leveraged to gain NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM privelages.

CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE: CWE-59

This explanation was compiled automatically from the source records. Scores, active exploitation, patch and exploit status come straight from the sources.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-6064 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1Gen DigitalNorton Antivirus View
2Gen DigitalAvast Antivirus View
3Gen DigitalAVG Internet Security View
Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 3

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
7.3CVSS V3_1HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HCVE CNA
7.3CVSS V31HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HNVD

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch status unknown

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Restrict access to internet-facing services and apply network segmentation.
Until a patch is confirmed, follow the vendor advisory; do not read an unknown status as “no patch”.
Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-6064 is associated with the following CWEs:

CWE-59: Common Weakness Enumeration Entry CWE-59

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-6064 weaknesses.

CAPEC-66: SQL InjectionCAPEC-126: Path TraversalCAPEC-28: OS Command Injection

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureYerel erişim
PermissionsLow
UserGerekiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

https://www.gendigital.com/us/en/contact-us/security-advisories/vendor-advisory

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

7.3 / 10
Attack VectorLocalComplexityLowPrivilegesLowUser Interact.RequiredConfidentialityLowIntegrityHighAvailabilityHigh

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow privileges
User Interaction—
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low
Integrity (Bütünlük)High
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)High

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Weakness Type (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE-59

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