Pritunl Client 1.2.2550.20 /Applications authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Pritunl Client. This impacts an unknown function of the file /Applications. This manipulation causes authorization. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-43917. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Pritunl Client and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the file /Applications. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In Pritunl Client before 1.3.4220.57, an administrator with access to /Applications can escalate privileges after uninstalling the product. Specifically, an administrator can insert a new file at the pathname of the removed pritunl-service file. This file then is executed by a LaunchDaemon as root.

It is possible to read the advisory at forum.pritunl.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-43917 since 04/19/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Additional levels of successful authentication are necessary for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 1.3.4220.57 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-11944). 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: 7.3

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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Client 1.3.4220.57

Timelineinfo

04/19/2025 🔍
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05/24/2025 +34 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: forum.pritunl.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-43917 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-43917
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-305743
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/20/2025 00:26
Updated: 05/24/2025 23:26
Changes: 04/20/2025 00:26 (63), 05/24/2025 23:26 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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