CVE-2025-31359
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CVE-2025-31359 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the PVMP package unpacking functionality of Parallels Desktop for Mac version 20.2.2 (55879). This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to write to arbitrary files, potentially leading to privilege escalation.. EPSS estimates a 1.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the PVMP package unpacking functionality of Parallels Desktop for Mac version 20.2.2 (55879). This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to write to arbitrary files, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Parallels | Parallels Desktop | 20.2.2_\(55879\) |
References
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2025-2160Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2025-2160Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2025-2160Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Analyzed
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