CVE-2023-26088: Malwarebytes

High severity, CVSS 7.8. EPSS: 0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

In Malwarebytes before 4.5.23, a symbolic link may be used delete any arbitrary file on the system by exploiting the local quarantine system. It can also lead to privilege escalation in certain scenarios.

Affected products

• Malwarebytes Malwarebytes: before 4.5.23 (fixed in 4.5.23)

Published 2023-03-23. Last modified 2026-06-17.