CVE-2020-7360
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CVE-2020-7360 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427) vulnerability in SmartControl version 4.3.15 and versions released before April 15, 2020 may allow an authenticated user to escalate privileges by placing a specially crafted DLL file in the search path. This issue was fixed in version 1.0.7, which was released after April 15, 2020. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427) vulnerability in SmartControl version 4.3.15 and versions released before April 15, 2020 may allow an authenticated user to escalate privileges by placing a specially crafted DLL file in the search path. This issue was fixed in version 1.0.7, which was released after April 15, 2020. (Note, the version numbering system changed significantly between version 4.3.15 and version 1.0.7.)
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Philips | Smartcontrol | <= 4.3.15 |
References
- https://blog.vonahi.io/when-the-path-to-system-is-wide-open/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://blog.vonahi.io/when-the-path-to-system-is-wide-open/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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