CVE-2024-1867: G DATA Total Security · Link Following
Affects G DATA Total SecuritySource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 33% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 22 Nov 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| G DATA Total Security | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-1867, organizations should immediately verify if they are running G DATA Total Security version 25.5.15.21 and plan to apply vendor patches as soon as they are released. In the absence of an official patch, restrict local user permissions to prevent unauthorized code execution and symbolic link creation. Implement application whitelisting and endpoint protection controls to detect and block suspicious activities related to symbolic link manipulation. Regularly audit and monitor file system changes, especially in directories used by the G DATA Backup Service. Employ strict access controls and limit the number of users with local execution privileges. Consider isolating critical systems to reduce the risk of local exploitation. Additionally, educate users about the risks of running untrusted code locally and enforce the principle of least privilege. Organizations should also monitor threat intelligence sources for any emerging exploit code or attack campaigns targeting this vulnerability.
Description
G DATA Total Security Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of G DATA Total Security. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the G DATA Backup Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-22312.