CVE-2021-27278

HighCVSS 8.2/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop 16.1.1-49141. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target guest system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Toolgate component. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of the current user on the host system. Was ZDI-CAN-12130.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 8.2/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-22

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published: Apr 22, 2021
Last modified: Jun 17, 2026
NVD status: Modified

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