Alludo Parallels Desktop up to 19.4.1/20.2.1 on macOS VM Creation Routine authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Alludo Parallels Desktop up to 19.4.1/20.2.1 on macOS. This impacts an unknown function of the component VM Creation Routine. Performing a manipulation results in authorization. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-30074. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Alludo Parallels Desktop up to 19.4.1/20.2.1 on macOS. This affects some unknown functionality of the component VM Creation Routine. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-863. The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Alludo Parallels Desktop before 19.4.2 and 20.x before 20.2.2 for macOS on Intel platforms allows privilege escalation to root via the VM creation routine.

It is possible to read the advisory at kb.parallels.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-30074 since 03/16/2025. The exploitability is told to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 19.4.2 or 20.2.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-6653). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-863 / CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Parallels Desktop 19.4.2/20.2.2

Timelineinfo

03/16/2025 🔍
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06/07/2025 +83 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: kb.parallels.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-30074 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-30074
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-299847
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2025 09:59
Updated: 06/07/2025 09:57
Changes: 03/16/2025 09:59 (64), 06/07/2025 09:57 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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