Unquoted search path or element in NetExtender for Windows - #VU49356
Published: January 9, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU49356
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-428
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to the NetExtender VPN client for Windows allows usage of an unquoted search path when launching the VPN client. A local user can place a malicious library on the system and execute it with elevated privileges.
Successful vulnerability exploitation may allow an attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
Affected software
NetExtender for Windows
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
NetExtender for Windows - update to 10.2.302