High severityNVD Advisory· Published Jul 13, 2025· Updated Apr 15, 2026

CVE-2025-7012

Description

An issue in Cato Networks' CatoClient for Linux, before version 5.5, allows a local attacker to escalate privileges to root by exploiting improper symbolic link handling.

Patches

No patches discovered yet.

Vulnerability mechanics

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References

support.catonetworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/28552501717405-CVE-2025-7012-Linux-Client-Local-Privilege-Escalation-via-Symbolic-Link-Handlingnvd

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