Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Sublime Text 4 by Sublime HQ Pty Ltd
CVE-2025-56503

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Sublime HQ Pty Ltd

Status
Sublime Text 4
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 November 2025

What is CVE-2025-56503?

An identified issue in Sublime HQ Pty Ltd's Sublime Text 4 (version 4200) allows authenticated attackers with limited permissions to exploit a vulnerability by replacing the uninstall file with a maliciously crafted binary in the application's installation directory. This oversight can enable users to escalate their privileges to Administrator level, potentially compromising system integrity and security.

References

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aP4S-WdFUL9ocNOucioIqxOg...
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QDi9_RKJO-Gi_8jkHJKi7QV1...
https://github.com/secxplorers/CVE-2025-56503

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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