CVE-2025-0413

Parallels Desktop Technical Data Reporter Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Feb 4, 2025 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Parallels Desktop Technical Data Reporter Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability.
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target host system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the Technical Data Reporter component. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to change the permissions of arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-25014.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2025-1660 Parallels Desktop Technical Data Reporter Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target host system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Technical Data Reporter component. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to change the permissions of arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-25014.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Parallels
Parallels parallels
Parallels remote Application Server
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:parallels:parallels:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:parallels:remote_application_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Parallels
Parallels parallels
Parallels remote Application Server
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Parallels Desktop Technical Data Reporter Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target host system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Technical Data Reporter component. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to change the permissions of arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-25014.
Title Parallels Desktop Technical Data Reporter Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-59
References
Metrics cvssV3_0

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
zdi
Published
Updated
Feb 5, 2025, 3:36 PM
Reserved
Jan 13, 2025, 3:21 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Feb 5, 2025, 12:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 8:26 AM