#VU52264 Incorrect default permissions in OpenClinic GA - CVE-2020-27228

Vulnerability identifier: #VU52264

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 7.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-27228

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OpenClinic GA
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: Frank Verbeke

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions in the installation functionality. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OpenClinic GA: 5.173.3

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External links
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1204

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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.