CVE-2025-58074

Privilege escalation during the installation of Norton Secure VPN via the Microsoft Store

Published May 4, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists during the installation of Norton Secure VPN via the Microsoft Store. A low-privilege user can replace files during the installation process, which may result in deletion of arbitrary files that can lead to elevation of privileges.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

The version of the software in this report was made end of life (EOL) on 21/OCT/2025. Users are advised to upgrade to a supported newer version that does not have this vulnerability.

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History
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Title Privilege Escalation During Norton Secure VPN Installation via Microsoft Store Privilege escalation during the installation of Norton Secure VPN via the Microsoft Store
References
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First Time appeared Gen Digital
Gen Digital norton Secure Vpn
Vendors & Products Gen Digital
Gen Digital norton Secure Vpn
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Title Privilege Escalation During Norton Secure VPN Installation via Microsoft Store
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Metrics ssvc

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A privilege escalation vulnerability exists during the installation of Norton Secure VPN via the Microsoft Store. A low-privilege user can replace files during the installation process, which may result in deletion of arbitrary files that can lead to elevation of privileges.
Weaknesses CWE-1386
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
talos
Published
Updated
May 29, 2026, 1:35 PM
Reserved
Sep 19, 2025, 1:36 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
May 4, 2026, 2:16 PM
Modified
Oct 7, 2026, 9:10 AM