EUVD-2026-63461
GHSA-q7c4-rqx8-mr8v
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AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Local attack vector with low-privilege prerequisite confirmed by description; no scope change as impact is contained to the compromised host at SYSTEM level.
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CVSS VectorVendor: zdi
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2DescriptionCVE.org
Parallels RAS Client RDP Backend Service Exposed Dangerous Function Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels RAS Client. 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 RAS RDP Backend Service. The issue results from an exposed dangerous function. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-29220.
AnalysisAI
Local privilege escalation in Parallels RAS Client 21.0.26296 allows a low-privileged local attacker to escalate to SYSTEM-level execution by invoking an exposed dangerous function within the RAS RDP Backend Service. The flaw (CWE-749) stems from the service exposing an unsafe method that can be abused without administrative rights, enabling full system compromise. …
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | The attacker must first have the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system - this is an explicit prerequisite stated in the vulnerability description. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 with vector AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H accurately reflects the local-only, low-complexity nature of the exploit - the attacker must already have a foothold on the target system. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in. |
| Remediation | Consult the ZDI advisory at https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-554/ and the Parallels vendor channel for an official patched release; no exact fix version has been confirmed in the available intelligence data. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
Recommended ActionAI
Within 24 hours: Identify and inventory all systems running Parallels RAS Client 21.0.26296 across your environment; audit local user access and review authentication logs for signs of privilege escalation attempts. …
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