Path traversal in Parallels Desktop - CVE-2023-27326
Published: March 10, 2023 / Updated: August 9, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU73226
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27326
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vendor: Parallels
Affected software:
Parallels Desktop
Parallels Desktop
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the Toolgate component. A local administrator can send a specially crafted HTTP request and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
How to mitigate CVE-2023-27326
Install update from vendor's website.