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CVE-2025-7073: A local privilege escalation vulnerability in Bitdefender Total Security versions prior to 27.0.47.241 allows

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-7073 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting antivirus, antivirus plus, endpoint security tools. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A local privilege escalation vulnerability in Bitdefender Total Security versions prior to 27.0.47.241 allows low-privileged attackers to elevate privileges. The issue arises from bdservicehost.exe deleting files from a user-writable directory (C:\ProgramData\Atc\Feedback) without proper symbolic link validation, enabling arbitrary file deletion. This issue is chained with a file copy operation during network events and a filter driver bypass via

Why this priority

  • High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.8 (High)
Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.2% (top 94%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-59
Published2025-12-10
Last modified2026-10-14
Publisher (CNA): Bitdefender · Vendor: bitdefender

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Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

bitdefender antivirus UPGRADE
Affected: < 30.0.25.77
Fixed in: 30.0.25.77
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy antivirus || rpm -q antivirus || antivirus --version
2. UPGRADE to 30.0.25.77 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade antivirus
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade antivirus
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
bitdefender antivirus plus UPGRADE
Affected: < 27.0.47.241
Fixed in: 27.0.47.241
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy antivirus-plus || rpm -q antivirus-plus || antivirus-plus --version
2. UPGRADE to 27.0.47.241 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade antivirus-plus
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade antivirus-plus
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
bitdefender endpoint security tools UPGRADE
Affected: < 7.9.20.515
Fixed in: 7.9.20.515
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy endpoint-security-tools || rpm -q endpoint-security-tools || endpoint-security-tools --version
2. UPGRADE to 7.9.20.515 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade endpoint-security-tools
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade endpoint-security-tools
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
bitdefender internet security UPGRADE
Affected: < 27.0.47.241
Fixed in: 27.0.47.241
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy internet-security || rpm -q internet-security || internet-security --version
2. UPGRADE to 27.0.47.241 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade internet-security
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade internet-security
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
bitdefender total security UPGRADE
Affected: < 27.0.47.241
Fixed in: 27.0.47.241
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy total-security || rpm -q total-security || total-security --version
2. UPGRADE to 27.0.47.241 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade total-security
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade total-security
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-7073?

antivirus: upgrade to 30.0.25.77; antivirus plus: upgrade to 27.0.47.241; endpoint security tools: upgrade to 7.9.20.515. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-7073 being exploited?

CVE-2025-7073 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-7073 affect?

CVE-2025-7073 affects antivirus, antivirus plus, endpoint security tools. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A local privilege escalation vulnerability in Bitdefender Total Security versions prior to 27.0.47.241 allows low-privileged attackers to elevate privileges. The issue arises from bdservicehost.exe deleting files from a user-writable direct

How urgent is CVE-2025-7073?

Priority 29/100. High severity

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