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CVE-2024-54189

Parallels Desktop privilege escalation

7.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.32%
  1. Published3 Jun 2025

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Snapshot functionality of Parallels Desktop for Mac version 20.1.1 (build 55740). When a snapshot of a virtual machine is taken, a root service writes to a file owned by a normal user. By using a hard link, an attacker can write to an arbitrary file, potentially leading to privilege escalation.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Parallels Desktop20.1.1_\(55740\)

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-54189 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-54189 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.32%.

How severe is CVE-2024-54189?

CVE-2024-54189 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-54189?

Affected products include Parallels Desktop.

How do I fix CVE-2024-54189?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.