CVE-2025-13703 (GCVE-0-2025-13703)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2025-12-23 21:30
Modified
2026-01-02 14:01
Severity ?
VLAI Severity ?
EPSS score ?
CWE
- CWE-732 - Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
Summary
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.
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Impacted products
| Vendor | Product | Version | ||
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| VIPRE | Advanced Security |
Version: 12.0.2.220 |
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