CVE-2022-25372: Pritunl Client through 1.2.3019.52 on Windows allows local privilege escalation, related to an ACL entry for C

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-25372?

pritunl-client-electron: upgrade to 1.2.3019.52a. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-25372 being exploited?

CVE-2022-25372 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-25372 affect?

CVE-2022-25372 affects pritunl-client-electron. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Pritunl Client through 1.2.3019.52 on Windows allows local privilege escalation, related to an ACL entry for CREATOR OWNER in platform_windows.go.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-25372?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-25372 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting pritunl-client-electron. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Pritunl Client through 1.2.3019.52 on Windows allows local privilege escalation, related to an ACL entry for CREATOR OWNER in platform_windows.go.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
Published	2022-02-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pritunl

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-02-20 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pritunl pritunl-client-electron UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.2.3019.52a

Fixed in: 1.2.3019.52a

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pritunl-client-electron || rpm -q pritunl-client-electron || pritunl-client-electron --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.2.3019.52a (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pritunl-client-electron

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pritunl-client-electron

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-25372?

pritunl-client-electron: upgrade to 1.2.3019.52a. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-25372 being exploited?

CVE-2022-25372 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-25372 affect?

CVE-2022-25372 affects pritunl-client-electron. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Pritunl Client through 1.2.3019.52 on Windows allows local privilege escalation, related to an ACL entry for CREATOR OWNER in platform_windows.go.

How urgent is CVE-2022-25372?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities · Electron vulnerabilities

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