Improper access control in Power Gadget software for macOS - CVE-2023-40070
Published: May 21, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU89695
CSH Severity: Low
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-2023-40070
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges on the system.
Affected software
Power Gadget software for macOS
How to mitigate CVE-2023-40070
Install updates from vendor's website.
Power Gadget software for macOS - update to 3.7.0