High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Apr 23, 2026· Updated Aug 21, 2026
CVE-2026-33694
CVE-2026-33694
Description
This vulnerability allows an attacker to create a junction, enabling the deletion of arbitrary files with SYSTEM privileges. As a result, this condition potentially facilitates arbitrary code execution, whereby an attacker may exploit the vulnerability to execute malicious code with elevated SYSTEM privileges.
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Affected products
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Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- tenable.com/security/tns-2026-12nvdVendor Advisory
- tenable.com/security/tns-2026-13nvdVendor Advisory
News mentions
1- ⚡ Weekly Recap: Fast16 Malware, XChat Launch, Federal Backdoor, AI Employee Tracking & MoreThe Hacker News · Apr 27, 2026