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High · 7.8 CVE-2026-18263 EUVD-2026-63464GHSA-vpmj-2529-7w95

Parallels RAS Client RDP Backend Service Exposed Dangerous Function Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Aug 20, 2026 · Updated Aug 26, 2026 · Assigned by zdi

Description

Parallels RAS Client RDP Backend Service Exposed Dangerous Function Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels RAS Client. 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 RAS RDP Backend Service. The issue results from an exposed dangerous function. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-28886.

Affected products

VendorProductAffectedFixed
Parallels RAS Client 21.0.26296 —

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