CVE-2026-6064
Norton, Avast, and AVG local privilege escalation via link following in Data Shredder
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 3.1 · 7.3 High
EPSS < 1%
KEV · Not listed
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