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CVE-2025-31359

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.68%

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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
8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
1.68%

74.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ParallelsParallels Desktop20.2.2_\(55879\)

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-31359?
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.
How severe is CVE-2025-31359?
CVE-2025-31359 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-31359?
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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Source: NVD / NIST