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Incorrect Default Permissions

CVE-2020-13540

High
9.3/10

Summary

An exploitable local privilege elevation vulnerability exists in the file system permissions of the Win-911 Enterprise V4.20.13 install directory via WIN-911 Account Change Utility. Depending on the vector chosen, an attacker can overwrite various executables which could lead to escalation of the privileges when executed.

  • LOW
  • LOCAL
  • HIGH
  • CHANGED
  • NONE
  • NONE
  • HIGH
  • HIGH

CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions

During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published