CVE-2022-25372
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.64%
Last modified
CVE-2022-25372 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Pritunl Client through 1.2.3019.52 on Windows allows local privilege escalation, related to an ACL entry for CREATOR OWNER in platform_windows.go.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Pritunl Client through 1.2.3019.52 on Windows allows local privilege escalation, related to an ACL entry for CREATOR OWNER in platform_windows.go.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pritunl | Pritunl-Client-Electron | < 1.2.3019.52a |
References
- https://github.com/pritunl/pritunl-client-electron/blob/caa78d626198b6961f3f39eca2acd39064c2df96/CHANGES#L6Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pritunl/pritunl-client-electron/commit/e16d47437f8ef62546aa00edb0d64be2a7d2205bPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://rhinosecuritylabs.com/penetration-testing/cve-2022-25372-local-privilege-escalation-in-pritunl-vpn-client/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pritunl/pritunl-client-electron/blob/caa78d626198b6961f3f39eca2acd39064c2df96/CHANGES#L6Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pritunl/pritunl-client-electron/commit/e16d47437f8ef62546aa00edb0d64be2a7d2205bPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://rhinosecuritylabs.com/penetration-testing/cve-2022-25372-local-privilege-escalation-in-pritunl-vpn-client/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-25372?
Pritunl Client through 1.2.3019.52 on Windows allows local privilege escalation, related to an ACL entry for CREATOR OWNER in platform_windows.go.
How severe is CVE-2022-25372?
CVE-2022-25372 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-25372?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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