CVE-2026-13121
Parallels RAS Client RDP Backend Service Exposed Dangerous Function Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- State
- Published
- Severity
- 7.8 High
- Published
- Aug 20, 2026
- Updated
- Aug 21, 2026
- Reserved
- Jun 23, 2026
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-29220.
Scores
| CVSS | Score | Vector | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 7.8 High | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | zdi |
Weaknesses
- CWE-749 Exposed Dangerous Method or Function
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
RAS ClientParallels |
|
References
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