CVE-2018-13052

In CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager (formerly Viewfinity), Privilege Escalation is possible if the attacker has one process that executes as Admin

published July 5, 2018

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
1%
Percentile
68.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A simple process running as Admin can open the door to privilege escalation in CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager! ๐Ÿšช๐Ÿ’ฅ Think of it like a hotel where a guest gets a master key just because their luggage was misidentified โ€” they can access any room without being checked in! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute unauthorized actions with elevated privileges, potentially compromising sensitive data and configurations. If exploited, it could mean full control over the system, leading to devastating consequences for security and operations.

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where a guest gets a master key just because their luggage was misidentified โ€” they can access any room without being checked in! In CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager, if an attacker has a process running as Admin, they can leverage this to escalate their privileges and gain access to restricted areas of the system.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute unauthorized actions with elevated privileges, potentially compromising sensitive data and configurations. If exploited, it could mean full control over the system, leading to devastating consequences for security and operations. Audit all processes running with Admin privileges and implement strict access controls to mitigate unauthorized escalation. Regularly review user permissions and update to the latest version of CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager to ensure no vulnerabilities are present. You've got this! With a bit of diligence, you'll keep your systems secure and resilient! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01205 ยท 68.0th percentile
Published
2018-07-05T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 JUL 20:00Z
    In CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager (formerly Viewfinity), Privilege Escalation is possible if the attacker has one process that executes as Admin
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