Vulnerability Description
Action1 Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Action1. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of OpenSSL. The product loads an OpenSSL configuration file from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-26767.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Action1 | Agent | < 5.218.620.1 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.action1.com/blog/acknowledging-zdi-can-26767-high-severity-vulnerabiVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-323/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-5480?
CVE-2025-5480 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Action1 Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Action1. An attacker m...
How severe is CVE-2025-5480?
CVE-2025-5480 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-5480?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Action1 Agent, Microsoft Windows.