ZDI-26-496: Trend AI Cleaner One Pro Link Following Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows local attackers to delete arbitrary files on affected installations of Trend Micro Cleaner One Pro. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 5.6. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-62660.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-62660 is a local privilege abuse vulnerability in Trend Micro Cleaner One Pro's Junk Files Cleanup feature. An attacker who can execute low-privileged code on the target system can create a junction to trick the service into deleting arbitrary files with SYSTEM-level permissions. This vulnerability enables file deletion beyond the attacker's normal privileges. Trend Micro has released an update to fix this issue.
Potential Impact
Exploitation allows an attacker with low-privileged code execution to delete arbitrary files on the affected system with SYSTEM privileges, potentially disrupting system operations or deleting critical files. There is no confidentiality impact reported. The integrity impact is limited to file deletion. Availability impact is high due to potential deletion of important files.
Mitigation Recommendations
Trend Micro has issued an official update that corrects this vulnerability. Applying the vendor's update is the recommended remediation. No additional mitigation steps are specified or required beyond installing the update.
ZDI-26-496: Trend AI Cleaner One Pro Link Following Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability
Description
This vulnerability allows local attackers to delete arbitrary files on affected installations of Trend Micro Cleaner One Pro. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 5.6. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-62660.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-62660 is a local privilege abuse vulnerability in Trend Micro Cleaner One Pro's Junk Files Cleanup feature. An attacker who can execute low-privileged code on the target system can create a junction to trick the service into deleting arbitrary files with SYSTEM-level permissions. This vulnerability enables file deletion beyond the attacker's normal privileges. Trend Micro has released an update to fix this issue.
Potential Impact
Exploitation allows an attacker with low-privileged code execution to delete arbitrary files on the affected system with SYSTEM privileges, potentially disrupting system operations or deleting critical files. There is no confidentiality impact reported. The integrity impact is limited to file deletion. Availability impact is high due to potential deletion of important files.
Mitigation Recommendations
Trend Micro has issued an official update that corrects this vulnerability. Applying the vendor's update is the recommended remediation. No additional mitigation steps are specified or required beyond installing the update.
Technical Details
- Article Source
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Threat ID: 6a6b74c29c2644c7f84cc12c
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 15:58:58 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 16:01:55 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 13:26:33 UTC
Views: 6
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