Link following in Password Manager for Windows - CVE-2022-30523
Published: May 10, 2022 / Updated: May 13, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU62905
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-30523
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to delete arbitrary files on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link on the system and delete arbitrary files with SYSTEM privileges.
Affected software
Password Manager for Windows
How to mitigate CVE-2022-30523
Install updates from vendor's website.
Password Manager for Windows - update to 5.0.0.1270