Security restrictions bypass in Zabbix Agent MSI Installer
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-22121 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-281 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Zabbix Agent Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration |
| Vendor |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Improper preservation of permissions
EUVDB-ID: #VU96005
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22121
CWE-ID:
CWE-281 - Improper preservation of permissions
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to modify application settings.
The vulnerability exists due to improper preservation of permissions within Zabbix Agent MSI Installer. A local user can user access options via msiexec.exe.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsZabbix Agent: before 7.0.0 rc3
External linkshttp://support.zabbix.com/browse/ZBX-25011
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
