What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-43917?

CVE-2025-43917 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of In Pritunl Client are affected by CVE-2025-43917?

Organizations using Pritunl Client face notable risk from CVE-2025-43917, a incorrect authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 8.2.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-43917?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems running Pritunl Client and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

In Pritunl Client CVE-2025-43917

HIGH

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)

2025-04-19 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass

8.2

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.2 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:37 vuln.today

CVE Published

Apr 19, 2025 - 19:15 nvd

HIGH 8.2

DescriptionCVE.org

In Pritunl Client before 1.3.4220.57, an administrator with access to /Applications can escalate privileges after uninstalling the product. Specifically, an administrator can insert a new file at the pathname of the removed pritunl-service file. This file then is executed by a LaunchDaemon as root.

AnalysisAI

In Pritunl Client before 1.3.4220.57, an administrator with access to /Applications can escalate privileges after uninstalling the product. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.2), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. In Pritunl Client before 1.3.4220.57, an administrator with access to /Applications can escalate privileges after uninstalling the product. Specifically, an administrator can insert a new file at the pathname of the removed pritunl-service file. This file then is executed by a LaunchDaemon as root. Version information: before 1.3.4220.57.

Affected ProductsAI

See vendor advisory for affected versions.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.