CVE-2023-27326
Parallels Desktop Toolgate Directory Traversal Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
Parallels Desktop Toolgate Directory Traversal Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop. 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 arbitrary code in the context of the current user on the host system. . Was ZDI-CAN-18933.
INFO
Published Date :
May 3, 2024, 2:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 6, 2025, 9:27 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2023-27326 has a 8 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2023-27326.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://kb.parallels.com/125013 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-221/ | Third Party Advisory |
| https://kb.parallels.com/125013 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-221/ | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-27326 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-27326
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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CVE-2023-27326 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 06, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:parallels:parallels_desktop:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:* versions up to (excluding) 18.1.1_(53328) Added Reference Type CVE: https://kb.parallels.com/125013 Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type Zero Day Initiative: https://kb.parallels.com/125013 Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type CVE: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-221/ Types: Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type Zero Day Initiative: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-221/ Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://kb.parallels.com/125013 Added Reference https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-221/ -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Sep. 18, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Parallels Desktop Toolgate Directory Traversal Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop. 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 arbitrary code in the context of the current user on the host system. Was ZDI-CAN-18933. Parallels Desktop Toolgate Directory Traversal Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop. 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 arbitrary code in the context of the current user on the host system. . Was ZDI-CAN-18933. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 03, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Parallels Desktop Toolgate Directory Traversal Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Desktop. 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 arbitrary code in the context of the current user on the host system. Was ZDI-CAN-18933. Added Reference Zero Day Initiative https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-221/ [No types assigned] Added Reference Zero Day Initiative https://kb.parallels.com/125013 [No types assigned] Added CWE Zero Day Initiative CWE-22 Added CVSS V3 Zero Day Initiative AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H