CVE-2024-7234: AVG AntiVirus Free · Link Following
Affects AVG AntiVirus FreeSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 28% 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AVG AntiVirus Free | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediately update AVG AntiVirus Free to a patched version once available from the vendor to remediate the vulnerability. 2. Until a patch is released, restrict local user permissions to prevent untrusted users from executing code or creating symbolic links in directories monitored by the AVG service. 3. Employ application whitelisting and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to detect suspicious symbolic link creation or file deletion activities. 4. Harden system configurations by limiting the ability to create symbolic links to trusted administrators only, using Group Policy or security settings. 5. Monitor system and security logs for unusual file system activities related to the AVG service or symbolic link usage. 6. Educate users about the risks of running untrusted code locally, as initial low-privileged code execution is required for exploitation. 7. Consider deploying additional layered security controls such as sandboxing or privilege separation to reduce the impact of local code execution. 8. Regularly audit installed software versions and promptly apply security updates to minimize exposure to known vulnerabilities.
Description
AVG AntiVirus Free AVGSvc Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of AVG AntiVirus Free. 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 AVG 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-22260.