CVE-2025-58074: CWE-1386: Insecure Operation on Windows Junction / Mount Point in Gen Digital Norton Secure VPN
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists during the installation of Norton Secure VPN via the Microsoft Store. A low-privilege user can replace files during the installation process, which may result in deletion of arbitrary files that can lead to elevation of privileges.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-58074) affects Norton Secure VPN 6.5.0.59 during installation from the Microsoft Store on Windows. It involves insecure handling of Windows junction or mount points, allowing a low-privilege user to replace files during the installation process. This can lead to deletion of arbitrary files and ultimately privilege escalation. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a low-privilege user to escalate privileges by manipulating files during the installation process, potentially deleting arbitrary files. This can compromise system integrity and confidentiality, granting elevated access that could be leveraged for further malicious activity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict installation permissions to trusted administrators and monitor installation activities closely to prevent unauthorized file manipulation during Norton Secure VPN installation.
CVE-2025-58074: CWE-1386: Insecure Operation on Windows Junction / Mount Point in Gen Digital Norton Secure VPN
Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists during the installation of Norton Secure VPN via the Microsoft Store. A low-privilege user can replace files during the installation process, which may result in deletion of arbitrary files that can lead to elevation of privileges.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-58074) affects Norton Secure VPN 6.5.0.59 during installation from the Microsoft Store on Windows. It involves insecure handling of Windows junction or mount points, allowing a low-privilege user to replace files during the installation process. This can lead to deletion of arbitrary files and ultimately privilege escalation. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a low-privilege user to escalate privileges by manipulating files during the installation process, potentially deleting arbitrary files. This can compromise system integrity and confidentiality, granting elevated access that could be leveraged for further malicious activity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict installation permissions to trusted administrators and monitor installation activities closely to prevent unauthorized file manipulation during Norton Secure VPN installation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- talos
- Date Reserved
- 2025-09-19T13:36:50.208Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f8a0facbff5d861022a2ef
Added to database: 5/4/2026, 1:36:58 PM
Last enriched: 5/4/2026, 1:51:27 PM
Last updated: 5/4/2026, 3:59:38 PM
Views: 16
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