CVE-2021-31421

Published Apr 29, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 6.0 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
This vulnerability allows local attackers to delete arbitrary files on affected installations of Parallels Desktop 16.1.1-49141. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target guest system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Toolgate component. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to delete arbitrary files in the context of the hypervisor. Was ZDI-CAN-12129.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-18321 This vulnerability allows local attackers to delete arbitrary files on affected installations of Parallels Desktop 16.1.1-49141. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target guest system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Toolgate component. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to delete arbitrary files in the context of the hypervisor. Was ZDI-CAN-12129.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
zdi
Published
Updated
Aug 3, 2024, 10:55 PM
Reserved
Apr 16, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 29, 2021, 5:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:51 AM