Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Akamai Guardicore Platform Agent
CVE-2025-53841

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Akamai

Status
Guardicore Platform Agent
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 December 2025

What is CVE-2025-53841?

Akamai Guardicore Platform Agent versions prior to 50.15.0, 51.12.0, and 52.1.1 contain a vulnerability that allows an unprivileged user to elevate their privileges to that of the SYSTEM user. This flaw poses significant security risks as it can lead to unauthorized access and control over sensitive system resources.

Affected Version(s)

Guardicore Platform Agent 0 < 50.15.0

Guardicore Platform Agent 51 < 51.12.0

Guardicore Platform Agent 52 < 52.1.1

References

https://www.tuv.com/landingpage/en/vulnerability-disclosure/
https://techdocs.akamai.com/guardicore-platform-agent/cha...
https://community.akamai.com/customers/s/article/Windows-...

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

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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