Sysmac Studio installs executables in a directory with poor permissions. This can allow a locally-authenticated attacker to overwrite files which will result in code execution with privileges of a different user.
In BackgroundLaunchProcessController, there is a possible way to launch arbitrary activity from the background due to BAL Bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
The "CLink4Service" service is installed with Corsair Link 4.9.7.35 with insecure permissions by default. This allows unprivileged users to take control of the service and execute commands in the context of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM, leading to total system takeover, a similar issue to CVE-2018-12441.
Insecure Permission vulnerability in student-manage 1 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the Unsafe permission verification.
NNM failed to properly set ACLs on its installation directory, which could allow a low privileged user to run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges where NNM is installed to a non-standard location
A directory permissions management vulnerability in Lenovo System Update may allow elevation of privileges.
A vulnerability has been identified in Polarion ALM (All versions < V2404.0). The affected product is vulnerable due to weak file and folder permissions in the installation path. An attacker with local access could exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.
An incorrect permission assignment privilege escalation vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, Apex One as a Service and Worry-Free Business Security Services could allow an attacker to modify a specific script before it is executed. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
An insecure file system permissions vulnerability in MSP360 Backup 4.3.1.115 allows a low privileged user to execute commands with root privileges in the 'Online Backup' folder. Upgrade to MSP360 Backup 4.4 (released on 2025-04-22).
Insecure Permissions vulnerability in fit2cloud Cloud Explorer Lite version 1.4.1, allow local attackers to escalate privileges and obtain sensitive information via the cloud accounts parameter.
An insecure file system permissions vulnerability in MSP360 Backup 8.0 allows a low privileged user to execute commands with SYSTEM level privileges using a specially crafted file with an arbitrary file backup target. Upgrade to MSP360 Backup 8.1.1.19 (released on 2025-05-15).
Incorrect default permissions in the installer for the Intel(R) oneAPI Rendering Toolkit before version 2021.2 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Incorrect default permissions in the software installer for the Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler before version 2021.3.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Incorrect default permissions in the installer for the Intel(R) NUC M15 Laptop Kit Integrated Sensor Hub driver pack before version 5.4.1.4449 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Vulnerability in the Oracle Analytics Desktop product of Oracle Analytics (component: Install). Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 8.1.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Analytics Desktop executes to compromise Oracle Analytics Desktop. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Analytics Desktop. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
When Octopus Tentacle is installed on a Linux operating system, the systemd service file permissions are misconfigured. This could lead to a local unprivileged user modifying the contents of the systemd service file to gain privileged access.
upsMonitor in ViewPower (aka ViewPowerHTML) 1.04-21012 through 1.04-21353 has insecure permissions for the service binary that enable an Authenticated User to modify files, allowing for privilege escalation.
When the installation directory does not have sufficiently restrictive file permissions, an attacker can modify files in the installation directory to cause execution of malicious code.
In Tenable Agent versions prior to 10.8.5 on a Windows host, it was found that a non-administrative user could execute code with SYSTEM privilege.
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation ThinManager. When the software starts up, files are deleted in the temporary folder causing the Access Control Entry of the directory to inherit permissions from the parent directory. If exploited, a threat actor could inherit elevated privileges.
A privilege escalation vulnerability was reported in Lenovo preloaded devices deployed using Microsoft AutoPilot under a standard user account due to incorrect default privileges.
When the directory containing the installer does not have sufficiently restrictive file permissions, an attacker can modify (or replace) the installer to execute malicious code.
Default install directory permissions in Intel Distribution for Python (IDP) version 2018 may allow an unprivileged user to escalate privileges via local access.
DLL injection vulnerability in software installer for Intel Data Center Migration Center Software v3.1 and before may allow an authenticated user to potentially execute code using default directory permissions via local access.
A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) and WinCC (TIA Portal) V10, V11, V12 (All versions), SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) and WinCC (TIA Portal) V13 (All versions < V13 SP2 Update 2), SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) and WinCC (TIA Portal) V14 (All versions < V14 SP1 Update 6), SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) and WinCC (TIA Portal) V15 (All versions < V15 Update 2). Improper file permissions in the default installation of TIA Portal may allow an attacker with local file system access to insert specially crafted files which may prevent TIA Portal startup (Denial-of-Service) or lead to local code execution. No special privileges are required, but the victim needs to attempt to start TIA Portal after the manipulation.
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Dream Report 5 R20-2. IIn the default configuration, the following registry keys, which reference binaries with weak permissions, can be abused by attackers to effectively ‘backdoor’ the installation files and escalate privileges when a new user logs in and uses the application.
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Dream Report 5 R20-2. In the default configuration, the Syncfusion Dashboard Service service binary can be replaced by attackers to escalate privileges to NT SYSTEM. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
SGI Tempo, as used on SGI ICE-X systems, uses weak permissions for certain files, which allows local users to obtain password hashes and possibly other unspecified sensitive information by reading /etc/odapw.
SGI Tempo, as used on SGI ICE-X systems, uses weak permissions for certain files, which allows local users to obtain password hashes and possibly other unspecified sensitive information by reading etc/dbdump.db.
An Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS allows an unauthenticated attacker with local access to the device to create a backdoor with root privileges. The issue is caused by improper directory permissions on a certain system directory, allowing an attacker with access to this directory to create a backdoor with root privileges. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS: * All versions prior to 20.4R3-S5; * 21.1 versions prior to 21.1R3-S4; * 21.2 versions prior to 21.2R3-S4; * 21.3 versions prior to 21.3R3-S3; * 21.4 versions prior to 21.4R3-S1.
Incorrect default permissions in some Intel(R) GPA software installers before version 2023.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Local privilege escalation due to insecure folder permissions. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 15 (Windows) before build 35979.
When a particular process flow is initiated, an attacker may be able to gain unauthorized elevated privileges on the affected system when having control over a specific file.
Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric Corporation multiple FA engineering software products allows a malicious local attacker to execute a malicious code, resulting in information disclosure, tampering with and deletion, or a denial-of-service (DoS) condition, if the product is installed in a folder other than the default installation folder.
SGI Tempo, as used on SGI ICE-X systems, uses weak permissions for certain files, which allows local users to change the permissions of arbitrary files by executing /opt/sgi/sgimc/bin/vx.
Using unsafe PendingIntent in Samsung Account in versions 10.8.0.4 in Android P(9.0) and below, and 12.1.1.3 in Android Q(10.0) and above allows local attackers to perform unauthorized action without permission via hijacking the PendingIntent.
Incorrect default permissions in the Intel(R) SUR for Gameplay Software before version 2.0.1901 may allow privillaged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6, macOS Ventura 13.5. A user may be able to elevate privileges.
An issue in Shenzhen Libituo Technology Co., Ltd LBT-T300-T400 v3.2 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the function tftp_image_check of a binary named rc.
Incorrect default permissions in Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Improper permissions in some Intel(R) High Definition Audio drivers before version 9.21.00.4561 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
An Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in saphanabootstrap-formula of SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for SAP Applications 15-SP1, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 12-SP5; openSUSE Leap 15.4 allows local attackers to escalate to root by manipulating the sudo configuration that is created. This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for SAP Applications 15-SP1 saphanabootstrap-formula versions prior to 0.13.1+git.1667812208.4db963e. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 12-SP5 saphanabootstrap-formula versions prior to 0.13.1+git.1667812208.4db963e. openSUSE Leap 15.4 saphanabootstrap-formula versions prior to 0.13.1+git.1667812208.4db963e.
This issue was addressed with improved message validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.3. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.7.5, macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
When installing Nessus to a non-default location on a Windows host, Nessus versions prior to 10.8.4 did not enforce secure permissions for sub-directories. This could allow for local privilege escalation if users had not secured the directories in the non-default installation location. - CVE-2025-24914
A CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability exists that could cause unauthorized access to the base installation directory leading to local privilege escalation. Affected Product: Harmony/Magelis iPC Series (All Versions), Vijeo Designer (All Versions prior to V6.2 SP11 Multiple HotFix 4), Vijeo Designer Basic (All Versions prior to V1.2.1)
An improper default permissions vulnerability was reported in Lenovo PC Manager that could allow a local attacker to elevate privileges.
When installing Nessus Agent to a non-default location on a Windows host, Nessus Agent versions prior to 10.8.3 did not enforce secure permissions for sub-directories. This could allow for local privilege escalation if users had not secured the directories in the non-default installation location.
A Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in the openSUSE Tumbleweed package gerbera allows the service user gerbera to escalate to root.,This issue affects gerbera on openSUSE Tumbleweed before 2.5.0-1.1.
An issue was discovered in Samsung Mobile Processor Exynos 2200, 1480, and 2400. A Use-After-Free in the mobile processor leads to privilege escalation.