#VU84681 Incorrect default permissions in ViewPower - CVE-2023-51579

Vulnerability identifier: #VU84681

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-2023-51579

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ViewPower
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Voltronic Power

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 product installer. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

ViewPower: All versions

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1885/

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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.