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CVE-2026-12201 IObit CVE debrief
A flaw has been found in IObit Malware Fighter up to 13.2.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component DLL Handler. This manipulation causes permission issues. The attack requires local access. The exploit has been published and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
- Vendor
- IObit
- Product
- Malware Fighter
- CVSS
- LOW 1.9
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-06-15
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-06-15
- Advisory published
- 2026-06-15
- Advisory updated
- 2026-06-15
Who should care
Users of IObit Malware Fighter up to version 13.2.0
Technical summary
The vulnerability affects IObit Malware Fighter up to version 13.2.0 and is related to the DLL Handler component, leading to permission issues. The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) score for this vulnerability is 1.9, indicating a low severity.
Defensive priority
Low
Recommended defensive actions
- Update IObit Malware Fighter to a version beyond 13.2.0 if available
- Restrict local access to the system where IObit Malware Fighter is installed
- Monitor system logs for any suspicious activity related to IObit Malware Fighter
Evidence notes
The CVE record was obtained from the official CVE.org website [cve-org]. Additional details were sourced from the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) [nvd] and other references [ref-4], [ref-5], [ref-6], [ref-7], [ref-8], [ref-9].
Official resources
CVE-2026-12201 was published and modified on 2026-06-15T01:16:25.547Z.