CVE-2022-23909
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CVE-2022-23909 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. There is an unquoted service path in Sherpa Connector Service (SherpaConnectorService.exe) 2020.2.20328.2050. This might allow a local user to escalate privileges by creating a "C:\Program Files\Sherpa Software\Sherpa.exe" file.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
There is an unquoted service path in Sherpa Connector Service (SherpaConnectorService.exe) 2020.2.20328.2050. This might allow a local user to escalate privileges by creating a "C:\Program Files\Sherpa Software\Sherpa.exe" file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gimmal | Sherpa Connector Service | 2020.2.20328.2050 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166574/Sherpa-Connector-Service-2020.2.20328.2050-Unquoted-Service-Path.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/netsectuna/CVE-2022-23909Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166574/Sherpa-Connector-Service-2020.2.20328.2050-Unquoted-Service-Path.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/netsectuna/CVE-2022-23909Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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