CVE-2025-56503
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Publication date: 2025-11-10

Last updated on: 2025-11-17

Assigner: MITRE

Description
An issue in Sublime HQ Pty Ltd Sublime Text 4 4200 allows authenticated attackers with low-level privileges to escalate privileges to Administrator via replacing the uninstall file with a crafted binary in the installation folder. NOTE: this is disputed by the Supplier because replacing the uninstall file requires administrator permissions, i.e., there is no privilege escalation.
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Published
2025-11-10
Last Modified
2025-11-17
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2026-06-16
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2025-11-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-56503
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sublime_hq sublime_text 4
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CWE ID Description
CWE-266 A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in Sublime Text 4 4200 allows authenticated users with low-level privileges to escalate their privileges to Administrator by replacing the uninstall file in the installation folder with a crafted binary.

Impact Analysis

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could gain Administrator-level access on the affected system, potentially allowing them to perform unauthorized actions, install malicious software, or compromise system integrity.

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