#VU82266 Incorrect default permissions in Access Rights Manager - CVE-2023-35181

Vulnerability identifier: #VU82266

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-2023-35181

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Access Rights Manager
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: SolarWinds

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 within the product installer. 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

Access Rights Manager: before 2023.2.1

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External links
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2023-35181
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1561/

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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.