CWE-65: Windows Hard Link

low-risk

The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently handle 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 (6)

CVE CVSS EPSS KEV
CVE-2020-6013 8.8 0.9%
CVE-2019-8452 7.8 0.2%
CVE-2019-19231 7.3 0.2%
CVE-2022-23742 7.8 0.1%
CVE-2019-8455 7.1 0.1%
CVE-2019-8454 7.0 0.0%
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low-risk
Active Threat 0/50 · Minimal
Exploit Availability 0/50 · Minimal