Vulnerability in Parallels Desktop
CVE-2023-50226
Parallels Desktop Updater Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target host system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Updater service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to move arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. . Was ZDI-CAN-21227.
EPSS: 0.007 (48.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Parallels Desktop — versions 18.3.0 (53606)
- Parallels Parallels_desktop
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (x_research-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-50226?
- CVE-2023-50226 is a high-severity vulnerability in Parallels Desktop, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-05-03.
- How severe is CVE-2023-50226?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-50226 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.