CVE-2025-13703 VIPRE Advanced Security Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Local attackers can escalate privileges to SYSTEM via incorrect folder permissions in the VIPRE Advanced Security installer.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-13703?
CVE-2025-13703 is a high-severity vulnerability in VIPRE Advanced Security, published on 23 Dec 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-13703?
How do I fix CVE-2025-13703?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-13703 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-13703 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-13703 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2f4g-6hfh-2v64.