Vulnerability identifier: #VU6814

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-427

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Acunetix
Server applications / Server solutions for antivurus protection

Vendor: Acunetix

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

The weakness exists due to uncontrolled search path element when loading 'python3.dll' from 'C:\DLLs\'. A local attacker can load a specially crafted DLL file from 'C:\DLLs\' and execute the file with system privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in full system compromise.

Mitigation
Update to version 11.0.170941159.

Vulnerable software versions

Acunetix: 11.0 - 11.0.163541031

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External links
http://bogner.sh/2017/05/local-privilege-escalation-in-acunetix-11/

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.