#VU91762 Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in WiX Toolset - CVE-2024-29187

Vulnerability identifier: #VU91762

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-29187

CWE-ID: CWE-732

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WiX Toolset
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: WiX Toolset

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to binary hijack when run as SYSTEM. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WiX Toolset: before 3.14.1

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External links
https://github.com/wixtoolset/issues/security/advisories/GHSA-rf39-3f98-xr7r
https://github.com/wixtoolset/wix/commit/75a8c75d4e02ea219008dc5af7d03869291d61f7
https://github.com/wixtoolset/wix3/commit/6d372e5169f1a334a395cdf496443bc0732098e9

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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.