CVE-2023-27326
Severity CVSS v4.0:
Pending analysis
Type:
CWE-22
Path Traversal
Publication date:
03/05/2024
Last modified:
06/08/2025
Description
Parallels Desktop Toolgate Directory Traversal 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 high-privileged code on the target guest system in order to exploit this vulnerability.<br />
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The specific flaw exists within the Toolgate component. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user on the host system.<br />
. Was ZDI-CAN-18933.
Impact
Base Score 3.x
8.20
Severity 3.x
HIGH
Vulnerable products and versions
| CPE | From | Up to |
|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:parallels:parallels_desktop:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:* | 18.1.1_\(53328\) (excluding) |
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