CWE-276
AllowedIncorrect Default Permissions
Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft
During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.
2034 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-WWP5-7982-8X96
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-29 00:31 – Updated: 2025-03-29 00:31The WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL Client on Windows does not properly configure directory permissions when installed in a non-default directory. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to escalate to SYSTEM privileges on a vulnerable system.
This issue affects Mobile VPN with SSL Client: from 11.0 through 12.11.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-2781"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-276"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-03-28T23:15:18Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL Client on Windows does not properly configure directory permissions when installed in a non-default directory. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to escalate to SYSTEM privileges on a vulnerable system.\n\n\n\nThis issue affects Mobile VPN with SSL Client: from 11.0 through 12.11.",
"id": "GHSA-wwp5-7982-8x96",
"modified": "2025-03-29T00:31:35Z",
"published": "2025-03-29T00:31:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-2781"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2025-00004"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-WX63-XFHG-5C9G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-18 18:30 – Updated: 2023-11-18 18:30IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow an authenticated user to change installation files due to incorrect file permission settings. IBM X-Force ID: 263332.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-40363"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-276"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-11-18T18:15:08Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow an authenticated user to change installation files due to incorrect file permission settings. IBM X-Force ID: 263332.",
"id": "GHSA-wx63-xfhg-5c9g",
"modified": "2023-11-18T18:30:17Z",
"published": "2023-11-18T18:30:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-40363"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/263332"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7070742"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WX92-5878-H8Q9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:15 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:15Nagios XI before 5.8.5 has Incorrect Permission Assignment for repairmysql.sh.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-36365"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-276"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-09-28T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Nagios XI before 5.8.5 has Incorrect Permission Assignment for repairmysql.sh.",
"id": "GHSA-wx92-5878-h8q9",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:15:57Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:15:57Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-36365"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://assets.nagios.com/downloads/nagiosxi/CHANGES-5.TXT"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-WXHC-FH86-QQ4H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:04 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:04Incorrect default permissions in the installer for the Intel(R) SSD Data Center Tool, versions downloaded before 12/31/2020, may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-0100"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-276"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-06-09T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Incorrect default permissions in the installer for the Intel(R) SSD Data Center Tool, versions downloaded before 12/31/2020, may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-wxhc-fh86-qq4h",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:04:24Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:04:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0100"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00537.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-WXJJ-4FCQ-QRJQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-06-04 06:30 – Updated: 2025-06-04 06:30Incorrect default permission in Samsung Cloud for Galaxy Watch prior to SMR Jun-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to access data in Samsung Cloud for Galaxy Watch.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-20984"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-276"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-06-04T05:15:23Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Incorrect default permission in Samsung Cloud for Galaxy Watch prior to SMR Jun-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to access data in Samsung Cloud for Galaxy Watch.",
"id": "GHSA-wxjj-4fcq-qrjq",
"modified": "2025-06-04T06:30:26Z",
"published": "2025-06-04T06:30:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-20984"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2025\u0026month=06"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WXP6-WM3H-86W8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-06-15 21:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 04:52In bindPlayer of MediaControlPanel.java, there is a possible launch arbitrary activity in SysUI due to Unsafe Intent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-271845008
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-21139"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-276"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-06-15T19:15:10Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In bindPlayer of MediaControlPanel.java, there is a possible launch arbitrary activity in SysUI due to Unsafe Intent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-271845008",
"id": "GHSA-wxp6-wm3h-86w8",
"modified": "2024-04-04T04:52:34Z",
"published": "2023-06-15T21:30:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21139"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-06-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-X22M-7748-229X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-01-22 00:33 – Updated: 2025-01-22 15:32In checkKeyIntentParceledCorrectly of AccountManagerService.java, there is a possible way to bypass parcel mismatch mitigation due to unsafe deserialization. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-49744"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-276",
"CWE-502"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-01-21T23:15:14Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In checkKeyIntentParceledCorrectly of AccountManagerService.java, there is a possible way to bypass parcel mismatch mitigation due to unsafe deserialization. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.",
"id": "GHSA-x22m-7748-229x",
"modified": "2025-01-22T15:32:34Z",
"published": "2025-01-22T00:33:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-49744"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-01-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-X239-R49P-MJ57
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:19 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:19WinGate v9.4.1.5998 has insecure permissions for the installation directory, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing an executable file with a Trojan horse.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-13866"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-276"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-06-08T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "WinGate v9.4.1.5998 has insecure permissions for the installation directory, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing an executable file with a Trojan horse.",
"id": "GHSA-x239-r49p-mj57",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:19:33Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:19:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-13866"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/WINGATE-INSECURE-PERMISSIONS-LOCAL-PRIVILEGE-ESCALATION.txt"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157958/WinGate-9.4.1.5998-Insecure-Permissions-Privilege-Escalation.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jun/11"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-X246-W3FC-9P6H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-04-07 09:30 – Updated: 2024-11-05 21:30Vulnerability of improper permission control in the window management module. Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will affect availability.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-30415"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-276"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-04-07T08:15:07Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Vulnerability of improper permission control in the window management module.\nImpact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will affect availability.",
"id": "GHSA-x246-w3fc-9p6h",
"modified": "2024-11-05T21:30:31Z",
"published": "2024-04-07T09:30:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-30415"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2024/4"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://device.harmonyos.com/en/docs/security/update/security-bulletins-202404-0000001880501689"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-X29X-QF6C-W9CJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-04-15 18:31 – Updated: 2025-07-14 21:31A 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.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-3617"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-276"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-04-15T18:15:53Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "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.",
"id": "GHSA-x29x-qf6c-w9cj",
"modified": "2025-07-14T21:31:44Z",
"published": "2025-04-15T18:31:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-3617"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1727.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
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"score": "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:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
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]
}
Mitigation MIT-1
The architecture needs to access and modification attributes for files to only those users who actually require those actions.
Mitigation MIT-46
Strategy: Separation of Privilege
- Compartmentalize the system to have "safe" areas where trust boundaries can be unambiguously drawn. Do not allow sensitive data to go outside of the trust boundary and always be careful when interfacing with a compartment outside of the safe area.
- Ensure that appropriate compartmentalization is built into the system design, and the compartmentalization allows for and reinforces privilege separation functionality. Architects and designers should rely on the principle of least privilege to decide the appropriate time to use privileges and the time to drop privileges.
CAPEC-1: Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs
In applications, particularly web applications, access to functionality is mitigated by an authorization framework. This framework maps Access Control Lists (ACLs) to elements of the application's functionality; particularly URL's for web apps. In the case that the administrator failed to specify an ACL for a particular element, an attacker may be able to access it with impunity. An attacker with the ability to access functionality not properly constrained by ACLs can obtain sensitive information and possibly compromise the entire application. Such an attacker can access resources that must be available only to users at a higher privilege level, can access management sections of the application, or can run queries for data that they otherwise not supposed to.
CAPEC-127: Directory Indexing
An adversary crafts a request to a target that results in the target listing/indexing the content of a directory as output. One common method of triggering directory contents as output is to construct a request containing a path that terminates in a directory name rather than a file name since many applications are configured to provide a list of the directory's contents when such a request is received. An adversary can use this to explore the directory tree on a target as well as learn the names of files. This can often end up revealing test files, backup files, temporary files, hidden files, configuration files, user accounts, script contents, as well as naming conventions, all of which can be used by an attacker to mount additional attacks.
CAPEC-81: Web Server Logs Tampering
Web Logs Tampering attacks involve an attacker injecting, deleting or otherwise tampering with the contents of web logs typically for the purposes of masking other malicious behavior. Additionally, writing malicious data to log files may target jobs, filters, reports, and other agents that process the logs in an asynchronous attack pattern. This pattern of attack is similar to "Log Injection-Tampering-Forging" except that in this case, the attack is targeting the logs of the web server and not the application.