#VU64774 Incorrect default permissions in e-Design - CVE-2022-29483

Vulnerability identifier: #VU64774

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: [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-2022-29483

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
e-Design
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor:

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the application. A local user can install malicious software with SYSTEM permissions.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=2%20CMT%200%200%206%200%208%206&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=Launch

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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.