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Improper Access Control

CVE-2024-21805

High
7.8/10

Summary

Improper access control vulnerability exists in the specific folder of SKYSEA Client View versions from Ver.16.100 prior to Ver.19.2. If this vulnerability is exploited, an arbitrary file may be placed in the specific folder by a user who can log in to the PC where the product's Windows client is installed. In case the file is a specially crafted DLL file, arbitrary code may be executed with SYSTEM privilege.

  • LOW
  • LOCAL
  • HIGH
  • UNCHANGED
  • REQUIRED
  • NONE
  • HIGH
  • HIGH

CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Listed 5th in the 'OWASP Top Ten', improper (or broken) access control attacks are a fundamental type of vulnerability. This includes a broad range of design flaws that enable users to act outside of their intended permissions. They can use these privileges to gain access to restricted files and functionality such as accessing restricted information, falsifying records, destroying data, or executing commands.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published