Incorrect default permissions in cfengine - CVE-2021-44216

 

Incorrect default permissions in cfengine - CVE-2021-44216

Published: May 9, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU75799
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-44216
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: www.cfengine.com
Affected software:
cfengine

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for Apache and Mission Portal Application log files. A local user can read the log file and gain access to sensitive information.


How to mitigate CVE-2021-44216

Install updates from vendor's website.

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