#VU27674 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Pallet Control - CVE-2020-5538
Published: May 11, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU27674
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-2020-5538
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Pallet Control
Pallet Control
Software vendor:
JAL Information Technology Co.,Ltd.
JAL Information Technology Co.,Ltd.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper file access permission. A local user who can login to the computer where the vulnerable product is installed can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privilege.
Note: According to the developer, PalletControl 7 to 9.1 are not affected by this vulnerability. However under the environment where PLS Management Add-on Module is used, all versions are affected.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.