CVE-2025-13703
VIPRE Advanced Security Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
VIPRE Advanced Security Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of VIPRE Advanced Security for PC. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the product installer. The issue results from incorrect permissions on a folder. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-27147.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 23, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 19, 2026, 10:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.0 | HIGH | 99f1926a-a320-47d8-bbb5-42feb611262e | ||||
| CVSS 3.0 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.0 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Ensure correct permissions on the product installer folder.
- Apply vendor patches or updates when available.
- Restrict access to the target system.
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-2025-13703.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://success.vipre.com/home-windows-release-notes/home-windows-release-notes-20250925 | |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-1023/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-13703
weaknesses.
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CVE-2025-13703 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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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Oct. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: Advanced Security de VIPRE, Description: Vulnerabilidad de escalada de privilegios local por asignación incorrecta de permisos en VIPRE Advanced Security. Esta vulnerabilidad permite a atacantes locales escalar privilegios en instalaciones afectadas de VIPRE Advanced Security para PC. Un atacante debe obtener primero la capacidad de ejecutar código con privilegios bajos en el sistema objetivo para explotar esta vulnerabilidad.\n\nEl defecto específico existe dentro del instalador del producto. El problema se debe a permisos incorrectos en una carpeta. Un atacante puede aprovechar esta vulnerabilidad para escalar privilegios y ejecutar código arbitrario en el contexto de SYSTEM. Fue ZDI-CAN-27147. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'VIPRE', 'product': 'Advanced Security', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '12.0.2.220'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unknown'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2025-13703', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-01-02T14:01:00.446195Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 23, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description VIPRE Advanced Security Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of VIPRE Advanced Security for PC. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the product installer. The issue results from incorrect permissions on a folder. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-27147. Added CVSS V3 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-732 Added Reference https://success.vipre.com/home-windows-release-notes/home-windows-release-notes-20250925 Added Reference https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-1023/