Windows Junction Bypass Enables SYSTEM Privilege File Deletion (CVE-2026-33694)
CVE-2026-33694 Published on April 23, 2026
Junction File Manipulation
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-33694 is exploitable with local system access. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is an insecure temporary file Vulnerability?
The software attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
CVE-2026-33694 has been classified to as an insecure temporary file vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-33694
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Affected Versions
Tenable, Inc. Tenable Nessus, Tenable Nessus Agent:- Version Nessus Agent, <= 11.1.2 is affected.
- Version Nessus, <= 10.11.3 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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