CVE-2025-41421: Privilege Escalation via Symbolic Link Spoofing in TeamViewer Client

Published Oct 1, 2025
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Updated

Improper handling of symbolic links in the TeamViewer Full Client and Host for Windows — in versions prior to 15.70 of TeamViewer Remote and Tensor — allows an attacker with local, unprivileged access to a device lacking adequate malware protection to escalate privileges by spoofing the update file path. This may result in unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Affected Software

2 affected components
TeamViewer TeamViewer Remote<15.70
TeamViewer Tensor<15.70

Remediation

Information

Update to the latest version.

Event History

Oct 1, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:48 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-41421?

CVE-2025-41421 has a medium severity level due to the potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-41421?

To fix CVE-2025-41421, upgrade to TeamViewer versions 15.70 or later.

3

What kind of access is required to exploit CVE-2025-41421?

CVE-2025-41421 can be exploited by an attacker with local, unprivileged access to a vulnerable device.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2025-41421?

CVE-2025-41421 affects TeamViewer Remote and Tensor versions prior to 15.70.

5

What is the risk of not addressing CVE-2025-41421?

Not addressing CVE-2025-41421 could allow an attacker to escalate privileges and execute malicious actions on the system.

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