What is CVE-2022-34902?

CVE-2022-34902 is a high-severity vulnerability in Parallels Access, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-07-18.

How severe is CVE-2022-34902?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Parallels Access

CVE-2022-34902

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Access 6.5.4 (39316) Agent. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Desktop Control Agent service. The service loads Qt plugins from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-15787.

EPSS: 0.003 (27.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Parallels Access — versions 6.5.4 (39316)
Parallels Parallels_access — versions 6.5.4_\(39316\)

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-427 — Uncontrolled Search Path Element

References

zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-34902?: CVE-2022-34902 is a high-severity vulnerability in Parallels Access, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-07-18.
How severe is CVE-2022-34902?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.