Improper path validation in the local IPC service of TeamViewer Full Client and Host on Windows, Linux, and macOS prior to version 15.82 allows a local authenticated user with low privileges to perform arbitrary file writes with elevated privileges (NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM \ root). By sending crafted IPC commands to the local service daemon, an attacker could manipulate file paths, leading to local privilege escalation.

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Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000

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Description Improper path validation in the local IPC service of TeamViewer Full Client and Host on Windows, Linux, and macOS prior to version 15.82 allows a local authenticated user with low privileges to perform arbitrary file writes with elevated privileges (NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM \ root). By sending crafted IPC commands to the local service daemon, an attacker could manipulate file paths, leading to local privilege escalation.
Title Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory (Path Traversal) in TeamViewer Desktop Clients
Weaknesses CWE-22
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: TV

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-29T15:39:11.503Z

Reserved: 2026-08-13T13:55:15.000Z

Link: CVE-2026-19743

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Status : Received

Published: 2026-09-29T16:17:07.177

Modified: 2026-09-29T16:17:07.177

Link: CVE-2026-19743

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