CVE-2025-64994
Privilege Escalation via Uncontrolled Search Path in 1E-Nomad-SetWorkRate instruction
Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability was discovered in TeamViewer DEX (former 1E DEX), specifically within the 1E-Nomad-SetWorkRate instruction prior V17.1. The improper handling of executable search paths could allow local attackers with write access to a PATH directory on a device to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code as SYSTEM.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 11, 2025, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 9, 2026, 2:04 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 13430f76-86eb-43b2-a71c-82c956ef31b6 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update TeamViewer DEX to version 17.1 or later.
- Ensure proper permissions on PATH directories.
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-2025-64994.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.teamviewer.com/en/resources/trust-center/security-bulletins/tv-2025-1006/ | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Daily CyberSecurity
High-Severity Flaws in TeamViewer DEX Allow Attackers to Hijack Nomad Services
TeamViewer has issued important security bulletins addressing multiple vulnerabilities across its Digital Employee Experience (DEX) product line (formerly 1E). The updates patch high-severity flaws in ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2025-64994 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]
Jan. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:teamviewer:digital_employee_experience:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 17.1 Added Reference Type TeamViewer Germany GmbH: https://www.teamviewer.com/en/resources/trust-center/security-bulletins/tv-2025-1006/ Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 11, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A privilege escalation vulnerability was discovered in TeamViewer DEX (former 1E DEX), specifically within the 1E-Nomad-SetWorkRate instruction prior V17.1. The improper handling of executable search paths could allow local attackers with write access to a PATH directory on a device to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code as SYSTEM. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-427 Added Reference https://www.teamviewer.com/en/resources/trust-center/security-bulletins/tv-2025-1006/