CVE-2020-18170

An issue in the SeChangeNotifyPrivilege component of Abloy Key Manager Version 7.14301.0.0 allows attackers to escalate privileges via a change in permissions

published July 26, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
70.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unexpected tweak to permissions could turn regular users into power players in the Abloy Key Manager! Let’s dig in! Think of it like someone casually finding a spare key under the doormat and using it to access your locked office. With this vulnerability, attackers can gain unexpected privileges without the rightful owner's knowledge, just like that sneaky intruder! If exploited, this privilege escalation might allow an attacker to gain control over sensitive functions or data within the Abloy Key Manager, leading to unauthorized access and potentially devastating impacts on security. Users could find their trusted environment compromised!

Put simply

Think of it like someone casually finding a spare key under the doormat and using it to access your locked office. With this vulnerability, attackers can gain unexpected privileges without the rightful owner's knowledge, just like that sneaky intruder! This vulnerability in the SeChangeNotifyPrivilege component allows attackers to escalate their privileges by manipulating permissions. It’s a classic case of a tiny oversight causing significant potential chaos.

What to do

If exploited, this privilege escalation might allow an attacker to gain control over sensitive functions or data within the Abloy Key Manager, leading to unauthorized access and potentially devastating impacts on security. Users could find their trusted environment compromised! To safeguard your systems, review and tighten the permissions in Abloy Key Manager. Make sure to update to the latest version to patch any existing vulnerabilities and monitor user access closely for unusual activities. You've got this! With these measures, you can be the hero that keeps your environment secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01292 · 70.1th percentile
Published
2021-07-26T18:26Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 JUL 18:26Z
    An issue in the SeChangeNotifyPrivilege component of Abloy Key Manager Version 7.14301.0.0 allows attackers to escalate privileges via a change in permissions
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