#VU26736 Incorrect default permissions in Secdo - CVE-2020-1985

Vulnerability identifier: #VU26736

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-2020-1985

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Secdo
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions on "C:\Programdata\Secdo\Logs" folder. A local user can overwrite system files and gain elevated privileges on the target system.

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

Vulnerable software versions

Secdo: All versions

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External links
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-1985

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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.