Incorrect default permissions in PowerScale OneFS - CVE-2023-25941
Published: August 7, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU78997
CSH Severity: Medium
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-2023-25941
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
PowerScale OneFS
How to mitigate CVE-2023-25941
Install updates from vendor's website.
PowerScale OneFS - addressed in versions 9.2.1.22, 9.4.0.13, 9.5.0.2, 9.1.0.28, 9.5.0.1