What is CVE-2025-0413?

CVE-2025-0413 is a high-severity vulnerability in Parallels Desktop, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-02-05.

How severe is CVE-2025-0413?

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

Vulnerability in Parallels Desktop

CVE-2025-0413

Parallels Desktop Technical Data Reporter 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 Technical Data Reporter component. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to change the permissions of arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-25014.

EPSS: 0.004 (34.1th 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 19.4.1 (54985)
Parallels
Parallels Remote_application_server

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-59 — Improper Link Resolution Before File Access

References

zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (x_research-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (vendor-advisory, Release Notes)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-0413?: CVE-2025-0413 is a high-severity vulnerability in Parallels Desktop, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-02-05.
How severe is CVE-2025-0413?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.