#VU61544 Incorrect default permissions in DIAEnergie - CVE-2022-26839

Vulnerability identifier: #VU61544

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: CVE-2022-26839

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
DIAEnergie
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Delta Electronics, Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the application in the DIAEnergie 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

DIAEnergie: before 1.8.02.004

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-081-01

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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.