Incorrect Permission Assignment in VIPRE Installer Enables Local Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2025-12-23

Last updated on: 2025-12-23

Assigner: Zero Day Initiative

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.

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Published

2025-12-23

Last Modified

2025-12-23

Generated

2026-07-06

AI Q&A

2025-12-24

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-05

NVD

CVE-2025-13703

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
vipre	advanced_security	3.0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-732	The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in VIPRE Advanced Security is due to incorrect permission settings on a folder used by the product installer. It allows a local attacker, who already has the ability to run low-privileged code on the system, to escalate their privileges to SYSTEM level by exploiting these incorrect permissions.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker to gain SYSTEM-level privileges on the affected system. This means the attacker can execute arbitrary code with the highest level of permissions, potentially leading to full control over the system, unauthorized access to sensitive data, and disruption of system operations.

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