Is CVE-2022-34901 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-34901 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-34901 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2022-34901 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-34901?

CVE-2022-34901 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2022-34901

CWE-427Published: July 18, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels Access 6.5.4 (39316) Agent. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target host system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Parallels Service. The service executes files from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-16137.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-34901 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.