CVE-2025-26168
High
Description
IXON VPN Client before 1.4.4 on Linux and macOS allows Local Privilege Escalation to root because there is code execution from a configuration file that can be controlled by a low-privileged user. There is a race condition in which a temporary configuration file, in a world-writable directory, can be overwritten.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.1
Exploit probability—
ProductVPN Client
PublishedMay 7, 2025
First seenMay 7, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-732CWE-732
How to fix
Update
- IXON VPN Client1.4.4 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IXON VPN Client | v < 1.4.4 | 1.4.4 |
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