Vulnerability identifier: #VU48792

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-17521

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache Groovy
Universal components / Libraries / Programming Languages & Components

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for temporary 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Groovy: 2.1.9 - 4.0.0.ALPHA.1

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CPE

• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:groovy:4.0.0.ALPHA.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2020/q4/183

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?