#VU26518 Incorrect default permissions in PC WORX SRT - CVE-2020-10939

 

#VU26518 Incorrect default permissions in PC WORX SRT - CVE-2020-10939

Published: April 1, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU26518
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:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-10939
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
PC WORX SRT
Software vendor:
Phoenix Contact GmbH

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default path 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, results in running malicious code as SYSTEM user.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

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