#VU23810 Incorrect default permissions in Dropbox for Windows
Published: December 26, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU23810
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Dropbox for Windows
Dropbox for Windows
Software vendor:
Dropbox
Dropbox
Description
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 DropBoxUpdater service. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them. Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain elevated privilege on the system.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.