#VU119217 Link following in Free Backup - CVE-2025-12838
Published: December 5, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU119217
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-12838
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Free Backup
Free Backup
Software vendor:
MSP360
MSP360
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to an insecure link following issue within the restore functionality. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and overwrite it with privileges of the application, leading to arbitrary code execution with elevated privileges..
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.