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:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Parallels | Parallels Desktop for Mac | 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
- Jun 3, 2025
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed