CVE-2025-14498
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Uncontrolled Search Path Vulnerability in TradingView Desktop Electron

Publication date: 2025-12-23

Last updated on: 2025-12-23

Assigner: Zero Day Initiative

Description
TradingView Desktop Electron Uncontrolled Search Path Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of TradingView Desktop. 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 configuration of the Electron framework. The product loads a script file from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of a target user. Was ZDI-CAN-27395.
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Published
2025-12-23
Last Modified
2025-12-23
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2026-06-16
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2025-12-24
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
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CVE-2025-14498
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electron electron *
tradingview desktop *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-427 The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in TradingView Desktop's Electron framework involves an uncontrolled search path where the application loads a script file from an unsecured location. A local attacker who can already execute low-privileged code on the system can exploit this flaw to escalate their privileges and execute arbitrary code with higher privileges.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow a local attacker to escalate their privileges on the affected system, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended. This can lead to unauthorized code execution, compromising the security and integrity of the system and data.

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