CWE-64: Windows Shortcut Following (.LNK)
VariantLikelihood of exploit: Low
The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently handle when the file is a Windows shortcut (.LNK) whose target is outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files.
Consequences
- Confidentiality, Integrity: Read Files or Directories, Modify Files or Directories
How to prevent it
- Architecture and Design: Follow the principle of least privilege when assigning access rights to entities in a software system. Denying access to a file can prevent an attacker from replacing that file with a link to a sensitive file. Ensure good compartmentalization in the system to provide protected areas that can be trusted.
Recent advisories
- GHSA-r8hm-w5f7-wj39 — Cross-site scripting vulnerability in TinyMCE plugins
- GHSA-2pqj-h3vj-pqgw — Cross-Site Scripting in jquery
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