CVE-2021-31421
MEDIUMParallels Desktop 16.1.1-49141 - Arbitrary File Deletion via Toolgate Path Traversal
Title source: llmDescription
This vulnerability allows local attackers to delete arbitrary files on affected installations of Parallels Desktop 16.1.1-49141. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target guest system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Toolgate component. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to delete arbitrary files in the context of the hypervisor. Was ZDI-CAN-12129.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://kb.parallels.com/en/125013
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_misc
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-425/
Scores
CVSS v3
6.0
EPSS
0.0040
EPSS Percentile
32.3%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
Details
CWE
CWE-22
Status
published
Products (1)
parallels/parallels_desktop
16.1.1-49141
Published
Apr 29, 2021
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026