Incorrect default permissions in VisiWin 7 - CVE-2023-31468
Published: June 6, 2024 / Updated: October 25, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU91256
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-2023-31468
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is 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 can add and modify certain files that hold SYSTEM privileges and gain elevated privileges on the target system.
Affected software
VisiWin 7
How to mitigate CVE-2023-31468
Install updates from vendor's website.
VisiWin 7 - update to 2024-1