How severe is CVE-2025-31359?

CVE-2025-31359 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-31359 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-31359?

CVE-2025-31359 affects Parallels Parallels Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-31359?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-31359 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-31359 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-16718.

When was CVE-2025-31359 published?

CVE-2025-31359 was published on 2025-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-31359

CVE-2025-31359 is a high-severity vulnerability in Parallels Parallels Desktop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-16718
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Parallels Parallels Desktop
Published: 2025-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the PVMP package unpacking functionality of Parallels Desktop for Mac version 20.2.2 (55879). This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to write to arbitrary files, potentially leading to privilege escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-31359?: A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the PVMP package unpacking functionality of Parallels Desktop for Mac version 20.2.2 (55879). This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to write to arbitrary files, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2025-31359?: CVE-2025-31359 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-31359 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-31359?: CVE-2025-31359 affects Parallels Parallels Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-31359?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-31359 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-31359 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-16718.
When was CVE-2025-31359 published?: CVE-2025-31359 was published on 2025-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:parallels:parallels_desktop:20.2.2_\(55879\):*:*:*:*:macos:*:*

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