An issue in Sublime HQ Pty Ltd Sublime Text 4 4200 allows authenticated attackers with low-level privileges to escalate privileges to Administrator via replacing the uninstall file with a crafted binary in the installation folder. NOTE: this is disputed by the Supplier because replacing the uninstall file requires administrator permissions, i.e., there is no privilege escalation.
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Configurations
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History
17 Nov 2025, 08:16
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| Summary | (en) An issue in Sublime HQ Pty Ltd Sublime Text 4 4200 allows authenticated attackers with low-level privileges to escalate privileges to Administrator via replacing the uninstall file with a crafted binary in the installation folder. NOTE: this is disputed by the Supplier because replacing the uninstall file requires administrator permissions, i.e., there is no privilege escalation. |
12 Nov 2025, 21:15
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| CWE | CWE-266 | |
| CVSS |
v2 : v3 : |
v2 : unknown
v3 : 6.5 |
10 Nov 2025, 20:15
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| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2025-11-10 20:15
Updated : 2025-11-17 08:16
NVD link : CVE-2025-56503
Mitre link : CVE-2025-56503
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-56503
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Products Affected
No product.
CWE
CWE-266
Incorrect Privilege Assignment