Vulnerability identifier: #VU65382

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26057

CWE-ID: CWE-59

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Mint WorkBench
Other software / Other software solutions
Automation Builder
Other software / Other software solutions
Drive Compose entry
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: ABB

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to the link following issue in the Mint WorkBench . A local administrator can create a symbolic link to overwrite a file and escalate privileges on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Mint WorkBench: 5866

Automation Builder: 1.1.0 - 2.5.0

Drive Compose entry: 2.0 - 2.7

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External links
http://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=9AKK108467A0305&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=Launch&_ga=2.38192870.478847987.1655218701-372504397.1647012599

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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.