CVE-2025-9142CWE-22

Local privilege escalation in Harmony SASE Windows Agent

High · published January 14, 2026

CVSS v3.1
7.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
0.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A local user can manipulate the Harmony SASE Windows client to write or delete files anywhere, which is a recipe for chaos! 🔥 Think of it like a janitor who has the keys to every room in a building but is supposed to stick to the supply closet. If they decide to wander off and rearrange the entire office, things could get messy fast! An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to tamper with sensitive files, leading to potential data loss and disruption of services. Imagine someone deleting crucial certificates or installing rogue files—it's a security nightmare waiting to happen!

Put simply

Think of it like a janitor who has the keys to every room in a building but is supposed to stick to the supply closet. If they decide to wander off and rearrange the entire office, things could get messy fast! This vulnerability allows a local user to trigger the Harmony SASE client to bypass its certificate working directory restrictions, enabling unauthorized file operations. This could lead to significant manipulation of the system's files.

What to do

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to tamper with sensitive files, leading to potential data loss and disruption of services. Imagine someone deleting crucial certificates or installing rogue files—it's a security nightmare waiting to happen! To mitigate this risk, ensure the Harmony SASE client is updated to the latest version where this flaw is patched. Also, review user permissions to restrict access to only trusted users, ensuring sensitive file operations are secured. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll keep your system safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00082 · 0.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2026-01-14T14:30Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 JAN 14:30Z
    Local privilege escalation in Harmony SASE Windows Agent
    cvelistv5