CVE-2026-92371
TeamViewer: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') (CVE-2026-92371)
Description
TeamViewer Full Client and Host for Linux prior version 15.82 contains an improper path validation vulnerability in the Cloud Session Recording (CSR) functionality. By exploiting a race condition during path validation and subsequent file access, a local authenticated attacker may cause privileged file operations in unintended locations on the affected system.
Affected products
The following versions are affected. Older releases of the same product line are also vulnerable unless stated otherwise.
Full Client <15.82Metrics
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Weakness classes (CWE)
CWE-59Base
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
The product 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.
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Reanalysis & status changes
Chronological NVD audit events for this CVE — reanalyses, CVSS updates, CPE diffs.
- CVE Modified2026-09-30 16:19 UTC· 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
- SSVC: {"id":"CVE-2026-92371","role":"CISA Coordinator","options":[{"exploitation":"none"},{"automatable":"no"},{"technicalI…
- New CVE Received2026-09-29 16:17 UTC· psirt@teamviewer.com
- Description: TeamViewer Full Client and Host for Linux prior version 15.82 contains an improper path validation vulnerability in the Cloud Session Recording (CSR) functionality. By exploiting a race condition during path validation and subsequent file access, a local authenticated attacker may cause privileged file operations in unintended locations on the affected system.
- CVSS V3.1: AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- CWE: CWE-59
- Affected: New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/92xxx/CVE-2026-92371.json">CVE-2026-92371</a>