CVE-2025-3886: CatoNetworks CatoClient up to 5.8 PrivilegedHelperTool Race Condition
Published Apr 27, 2025
·Updated
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.
Affected Software
2 affected components
CatoNetworks CatoClient<5.8.0
CatoNetworks Cato Client Macos<5.8.0
Event History
Apr 27, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:41 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:41 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-3886?
CVE-2025-3886 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-3886?
To resolve CVE-2025-3886, users must upgrade CatoClient to version 5.8.0 or higher.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2025-3886?
CVE-2025-3886 affects CatoNetworks CatoClient versions prior to 5.8.0 on macOS.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2025-3886 facilitate?
CVE-2025-3886 allows attackers to escalate privileges through a race condition in the PrivilegedHelperTool component.
5
Is there a known exploitation in the wild for CVE-2025-3886?
As of now, there have been no public reports of CVE-2025-3886 being exploited in the wild.