#VU60927 Untrusted search path in Cobian Backup

Vulnerability identifier: #VU60927

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [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: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cobian Backup
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Luis Cobian

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an unquoted service path flaw in "C:\Program Files (x86)\Cobian Backup 11\cbService.exe". A local user can use a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

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

Vulnerable software versions

Cobian Backup: 11.2.0.582

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External links
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166157
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50791

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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.