CWE-62: UNIX Hard Link

low-risk

The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the name is associated with a hard link to a target that is outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files.

Abstraction: Variant

Common Consequences

Confidentiality Read Files or Directories

Real-World Examples (3)

CVE CVSS EPSS KEV
CVE-2024-54189 7.8 0.2%
CVE-2024-36486 7.8 0.2%
CVE-2026-32232 9.8 0.1%
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low-risk
Active Threat 0/50 · Minimal
Exploit Availability 0/50 · Minimal