CVE-2025-26168: Race Condition
Published May 7, 2025
·Updated
IXON VPN Client before 1.4.4 on Linux and macOS allows Local Privilege Escalation to root because there is code execution from a configuration file that can be controlled by a low-privileged user. There is a race condition in which a temporary configuration file, in a world-writable directory, can be overwritten.
Affected Software
1 affected component
IXON VPN Client<1.4.4
Event History
May 7, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-26168?
CVE-2025-26168 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-26168?
To fix CVE-2025-26168, upgrade to the IXON VPN Client version 1.4.4 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2025-26168?
CVE-2025-26168 affects users of the IXON VPN Client prior to version 1.4.4 on Linux and macOS.
4
What can an attacker achieve with CVE-2025-26168?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2025-26168 can escalate their privileges to root by manipulating a configuration file.
5
When was CVE-2025-26168 disclosed?
CVE-2025-26168 was disclosed in 2025.