CVE-2025-43917
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CVE-2025-43917 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. In Pritunl Client before 1.3.4220.57, an administrator with access to /Applications can escalate privileges after uninstalling the product. Specifically, an administrator can insert a new file at the pathname of the removed pritunl-service file. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Pritunl Client before 1.3.4220.57, an administrator with access to /Applications can escalate privileges after uninstalling the product. Specifically, an administrator can insert a new file at the pathname of the removed pritunl-service file. This file then is executed by a LaunchDaemon as root.
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
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Timeline
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- Status
- Deferred
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