Link following in 2BrightSparks SyncBackFree
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
2BrightSparks SyncBackFree Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of 2BrightSparks SyncBackFree. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. User interaction on the part of an administrator is also required. The specific flaw exists within the Mirror functionality. By creating a junction, an attacker can abuse the service to delete arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-26962.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2BrightSparks | SyncBackFree | 11.3.87.0 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- SyncBackFree Vendor2BrightSparks Affected 11.3.87.0 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:2brightsparks:syncbackfree:11.3.87.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.3.87.0 | Vulnerable | 2BrightSparks |
- cpe:2.3:a:2brightsparks:syncbackfree:11.3.87.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.3.87.0 Vulnerable ·2BrightSparks
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2025-5474
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-2gpq-3p2h-4848
References
Advisory 1
Sources
- CVE-2025-5474 · CVE Program
- CVE-2025-5474 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-2gpq-3p2h-4848 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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