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Vulnerability record · CVE-2026-18263 · published 20 August 2026

CVE-2026-18263: Parallels RAS Client RDP Backend Service Exposed Dangerous Function Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability.

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.

7.8 CVSS 3.0 High EPSS 0.17% · top 94.2% CWE-749 · CWE-749 Deferred
7.8CVSS 3.0 base score
0.17%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
0Affected product versions listed by NVD
1References
1 Sep 2026Last modified by NVD

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.

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2026-18263), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.