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Improper Privilege Management

CVE-2021-37911

High
8.8/10

Summary

The management interface of BenQ smart wireless conference projector does not properly control user's privilege. Attackers can access any system directory of this device through the interface and execute arbitrary commands if he enters the local subnetwork.

  • LOW
  • ADJACENT_NETWORK
  • HIGH
  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
  • NONE
  • HIGH
  • HIGH

CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management

An effective privilege management infrastructure provides valid users with required access and privileges across heterogeneous technology environments. An application with a faulty privilege management infrastructure allows higher than authorized privileges or enables privilege escalation. This can lead to security incidents such as system infiltration, data breach, and complete system takeover.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published