CVE-2023-50226

Parallels Desktop Updater Link Following 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 low-privileged code on the target host system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Updater service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to move arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. . Was ZDI-CAN-21227.

• CWE-59

• https://kb.parallels.com/en/125013Vendor Advisory
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1805/Third Party Advisory
• https://kb.parallels.com/en/125013Vendor Advisory
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1805/Third Party Advisory

Published

May 3, 2024

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Analyzed

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