Vulnerability identifier: #VU63157

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1356

CWE-ID: CWE-676

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
cnMaestro On-Premises
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor:

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to use of potentially dangerous function. A local user can run scripts as sudo and gain root privileges when running user scripts outside allowed commands.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-132-04

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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.