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HIGH · 8.1

CVE-2025-3886

An issue in CatoNetworks CatoClient before v.5.8.0 allows attackers to escalate privileges and achieve a race condition (TOCTOU) via the PrivilegedHelperTool component.

Vulnerability Description

An issue in CatoNetworks CatoClient before v.5.8.0 allows attackers to escalate privileges and achieve a race condition (TOCTOU) via the PrivilegedHelperTool component.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
CatonetworksCato Client< 5.8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-362

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-3886?

CVE-2025-3886 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). An issue in CatoNetworks CatoClient before v.5.8.0 allows attackers to escalate privileges and achieve a race condition (TOCTOU) via the PrivilegedHelperTool component.

How severe is CVE-2025-3886?

CVE-2025-3886 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-3886?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Catonetworks Cato Client.