ZDI-CAN-27395: ZDI-25-1070: TradingView Desktop Electron Uncontrolled Search Path Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of TradingView Desktop. 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 the Electron framework. The product loads a script file from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of a target user.
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This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of TradingView Desktop. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2025-14498.
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What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-27395?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-27395 is rated as high with a score of 7.8.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-27395?
To fix ZDI-CAN-27395, users should update TradingView Desktop to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What is ZDI-CAN-27395?
ZDI-CAN-27395 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in TradingView Desktop that allows local attackers to gain elevated privileges.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-27395?
Users of TradingView Desktop installations are affected by ZDI-CAN-27395, particularly those with low-privileged code execution access.
What does ZDI-CAN-27395 exploit?
ZDI-CAN-27395 exploits an uncontrolled search path in the configuration of TradingView Desktop.