#VU66574 Improper access control in Proficy Machine Edition - CVE-2022-2792
Published: August 17, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU66574
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2792
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Proficy Machine Edition
Proficy Machine Edition
Software vendor:
Emerson
Emerson
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected application stores project data in a directory with improper access control lists. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.