CVE-2025-13703 (GCVE-0-2025-13703)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-12-23 21:30 – Updated: 2026-01-02 14:01
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Title
VIPRE Advanced Security Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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.
Severity ?
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • CWE-732 - Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
Assigner
zdi
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
VIPRE Advanced Security Affected: 12.0.2.220
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