Vulnerability · Published May 3, 2024 · Assigned by zdi

CVE-2023-51579Voltronic Power ViewPower Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

High 7.8

In plain English

A high-severity incorrect permission assignment in ViewPower from Voltronic Power. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.2% (higher than 14% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.0)7.8High

Exploit odds (30 days)0.2%top 85.7% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

Voltronic Power ViewPower Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Voltronic Power ViewPower. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the product installer. The issue results from incorrect permissions set on folders. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-22025.

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
Voltronic Power	ViewPower	1.04.21353

Weakness: CWE-732 · Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

ZDI-23-1885 x_research-advisory