CVE-2025-3886

HIGH
Published Apr 27, 2025 Modified May 12, 2025 CWE-362

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.1
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-362 CWE-362

Affected Products

Vendor Product
catonetworks cato_client

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-3886? +
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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2025-3886? +
CVE-2025-3886 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-3886? +
CVE-2025-3886 affects products from catonetworks, specifically: cato_client. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-3886? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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