What is CVE-2025-13703?

CVE-2025-13703 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vipre Advanced Security, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-12-23.

How severe is CVE-2025-13703?

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

Vulnerability in Vipre Advanced Security

CVE-2025-13703

VIPRE Advanced Security Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of VIPRE Advanced Security for PC. 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 product installer. The issue results from incorrect permissions on a folder. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-27147.

EPSS: 0.001 (2.3th 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

Vipre Advanced Security — versions 12.0.2.220

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-732 — Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

References

zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (x_research-advisory)
zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (vendor-advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-13703?: CVE-2025-13703 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vipre Advanced Security, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-12-23.
How severe is CVE-2025-13703?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.