#VU102821 Improper privilege management in Vijeo Designer - CVE-2024-8306

Vulnerability identifier: #VU102821

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-2024-8306

CWE-ID: CWE-269

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Vijeo Designer
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Schneider Electric

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management. A local user can escalate privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Vijeo Designer: before 6.3

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External links
https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2024-254-01&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2024-254-01.pdf
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-014-02

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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.