Advisory Details

April 15th, 2026

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

CVE ID
CVSS SCORE	7.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS	Malwarebytes
AFFECTED PRODUCTS	Anti-Malware
VULNERABILITY DETAILS	This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Malwarebytes service. The issue results from loading a file from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS	Fixed in version 1.0.6.31
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE	2024-02-29 - Vulnerability reported to vendor 2026-04-15 - Coordinated public release of advisory 2026-04-15 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT	Malcolm Stagg (@malcolmst) of SODIUM-24, LLC

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