Vulnerability identifier: #VU49255

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-13540

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Win-911 Enterprise
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: WIN-911 Software

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions within "WIN-911 Account Change Utility". A local attacker can view contents of files and directories and gain elevated privileges.

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

Vulnerable software versions

Win-911 Enterprise: 4.20.13

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External links
http://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1150

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.