#VU48792 Incorrect default permissions in Apache Groovy - CVE-2020-17521
Published: December 6, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU48792
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-17521
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apache Groovy
Apache Groovy
Software vendor:
Apache Foundation
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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.