ZDI-25-905: Gen Digital CCleaner Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Sep 23, 2025
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Updated

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Gen Digital CCleaner. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. Some interaction on the part of an administrator is additionally required. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.3. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2025-3025.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Gen Digital CCleaner

Event History

Sep 23, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of ZDI-25-905?

The ZDI-25-905 vulnerability is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.

2

How do I fix ZDI-25-905?

To fix ZDI-25-905, users should update to the latest version of Gen Digital CCleaner that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by ZDI-25-905?

Users of Gen Digital CCleaner are affected by the ZDI-25-905 vulnerability.

4

What type of attack is possible with ZDI-25-905?

ZDI-25-905 allows local attackers to escalate privileges on the affected system.

5

What is required to exploit ZDI-25-905?

An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit ZDI-25-905.

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