CVE-2023-4088CWE-276

Malicious Code Execution Vulnerability in FA Engineering Software Products

Critical · published September 20, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.3
EPSS
0%
Percentile
7.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky default permission flaw in multiple Mitsubishi Electric FA engineering software products is your critical concern! Think of it like a restaurant that accidentally leaves the back door wide open, allowing anyone to wander in without a reservation. If a malicious attacker finds the software installed in an unexpected location, they could easily access sensitive areas of your system, just like an unauthorized guest in the kitchen! This vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute malicious code, leading to information disclosure, tampering with critical data, or even a complete denial-of-service condition. It's like handing over the kitchen keys to a thief; they could delete your recipe database or leave your restaurant inoperable!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that accidentally leaves the back door wide open, allowing anyone to wander in without a reservation. If a malicious attacker finds the software installed in an unexpected location, they could easily access sensitive areas of your system, just like an unauthorized guest in the kitchen! This incorrect default permissions vulnerability occurs when the software is installed in a folder other than the default one, allowing unauthorized local access to execute harmful code.

What to do

This vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute malicious code, leading to information disclosure, tampering with critical data, or even a complete denial-of-service condition. It's like handing over the kitchen keys to a thief; they could delete your recipe database or leave your restaurant inoperable! To protect your systems, ensure that the Mitsubishi Electric software is installed in the default folder and update to the patched versions as they become available. Regularly audit your installation paths and permissions to prevent unauthorized access. 🔥 You've got this—stay vigilant and keep your systems safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00185 · 7.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-276 · Incorrect Default Permissions
Published
2023-09-20T02:26Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 SEP 02:26Z
    Malicious Code Execution Vulnerability in FA Engineering Software Products
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