Parallels Desktop Updater Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVE-2023-50226

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Parallels

Status
Desktop
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 May 2024

What is CVE-2023-50226?

A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists within the Updater service of Parallels Desktop that can be exploited by local attackers with low-privileged code execution capabilities. By creating a symbolic link, attackers can manipulate the service to move arbitrary files, allowing them to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code with root-level access. This vulnerability poses significant risks to the integrity of the affected system, particularly if exploited in a multi-user environment.

Affected Version(s)

Desktop 18.3.0 (53606)

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1805/
x_research-advisory
https://kb.parallels.com/en/125013
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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