Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU51833

Incorrect default permissions in Apex One and OfficeScan - CVE-2021-28646

Published: March 31, 2021

Vulnerability identifier: #VU51833

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: CVE-2021-28646

CWE-ID: CWE-276

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 incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the application. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.

Affected software

Apex One
OfficeScan

How to mitigate CVE-2021-28646

Install updates from vendor's website.

Apex One - update to CP 9204
OfficeScan - update to XG SP1 CP 6046

External References

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