Incorrect default permissions in CODESYS Development System - CVE-2023-3670

 

Incorrect default permissions in CODESYS Development System - CVE-2023-3670

Published: August 15, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU79508
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-3670
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

CODESYS Development System

How to mitigate CVE-2023-3670

Install updates from vendor's website.

CODESYS Development System - addressed in versions 3.5.17.0, 4.1.0.0

External References

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