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Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Allowed

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft

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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

2249 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-6XX4-9WP6-65P7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-28 22:23 – Updated: 2026-07-28 22:23
VLAI
Summary
skilo add follows symbolic links, allowing arbitrary local file disclosure from a malicious skill source
Details

Impact

skilo add installs a skill by recursively copying the skill directory into the target skills directory. The copy routine (copy_dir_all) classified each entry with std::fs::DirEntry::file_type() — which does not follow symlinks — and then copied non-directory entries with std::fs::copy(), which does dereference symlinks.

As a result, a skill containing a symbolic link such as reference.txt -> /home/<user>/.ssh/id_rsa was copied as a regular file whose contents are the link's target. A malicious skill source — for example a git repository installed via skilo add github.com/<attacker>/<skills>, or a local path — could read arbitrary files readable by the user running skilo add (SSH keys, cloud credentials, .env files, etc.) and place their contents inside the installed skill directory, where the user or their agent may later read, share, or sync them.

This is arbitrary local file disclosure (CWE-59 / CWE-61, symlink following) triggered by installing an untrusted skills source.

Patches

Fixed in 0.11.1. copy_dir_all now rejects symbolic-link entries at any recursion depth (failing closed with a dedicated error) instead of dereferencing them.

Workarounds

  • Only install skills from sources you trust.
  • Inspect a skill source for symbolic links before running skilo add.

Affected versions

Introduced together with the skilo add command in 0.5.0 and present through 0.11.0. Releases before 0.5.0 do not include the add command.

Severity
6.5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "crates.io",
        "name": "skilo"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0.5.0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "0.11.1"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-59",
      "CWE-61"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2026-07-28T22:23:48Z",
    "nvd_published_at": null,
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "### Impact\n\n`skilo add` installs a skill by recursively copying the skill directory into the\ntarget skills directory. The copy routine (`copy_dir_all`) classified each entry\nwith `std::fs::DirEntry::file_type()` \u2014 which does **not** follow symlinks \u2014 and\nthen copied non-directory entries with `std::fs::copy()`, which **does**\ndereference symlinks.\n\nAs a result, a skill containing a symbolic link such as\n`reference.txt -\u003e /home/\u003cuser\u003e/.ssh/id_rsa` was copied as a regular file whose\ncontents are the link\u0027s **target**. A malicious skill source \u2014 for example a git\nrepository installed via `skilo add github.com/\u003cattacker\u003e/\u003cskills\u003e`, or a local\npath \u2014 could read arbitrary files readable by the user running `skilo add` (SSH\nkeys, cloud credentials, `.env` files, etc.) and place their contents inside the\ninstalled skill directory, where the user or their agent may later read, share,\nor sync them.\n\nThis is arbitrary local file disclosure (CWE-59 / CWE-61, symlink following)\ntriggered by installing an untrusted skills source.\n\n### Patches\n\nFixed in **0.11.1**. `copy_dir_all` now rejects symbolic-link entries at any\nrecursion depth (failing closed with a dedicated error) instead of dereferencing\nthem.\n\n### Workarounds\n\n- Only install skills from sources you trust.\n- Inspect a skill source for symbolic links before running `skilo add`.\n\n### Affected versions\n\nIntroduced together with the `skilo add` command in 0.5.0 and present through\n0.11.0. Releases before 0.5.0 do not include the `add` command.",
  "id": "GHSA-6xx4-9wp6-65p7",
  "modified": "2026-07-28T22:23:48Z",
  "published": "2026-07-28T22:23:48Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/manuelmauro/skilo/security/advisories/GHSA-6xx4-9wp6-65p7"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/manuelmauro/skilo/pull/11"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/manuelmauro/skilo/commit/c14bdc2eddcf26633ab1dcc0b2d5c0ff42c72a3e"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/manuelmauro/skilo"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/manuelmauro/skilo/releases/tag/v0.11.1"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "skilo add follows symbolic links, allowing arbitrary local file disclosure from a malicious skill source"
}

GHSA-72F3-WX74-78WC

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-03 15:31 – Updated: 2026-07-03 15:31
VLAI
Details

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6, LTS2026 release version 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.10, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.30, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.70 contain an improper link resolution before file access ('link following') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access.

Severity
4.4 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-44269"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-59"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-03T13:17:15Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.6, LTS2026 release version 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.10, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.30, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.70 contain an improper link resolution before file access (\u0027link following\u0027) vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access.",
  "id": "GHSA-72f3-wx74-78wc",
  "modified": "2026-07-03T15:31:57Z",
  "published": "2026-07-03T15:31:57Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-44269"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000481268/dsa-2026-278-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-data-domain-multiple-vulnerabilities"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-72FC-7PFF-VV9C

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-12-18 03:31 – Updated: 2024-12-18 03:31
VLAI
Details

Dell Inventory Collector Client, versions prior to 12.7.0, contains an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access vulnerability. A low-privilege attacker with local access may exploit this vulnerability, potentially resulting in Elevation of Privileges and unauthorized file system access.

Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-47480"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-59",
      "CWE-61"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-12-18T03:15:26Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Dell Inventory Collector Client, versions prior to 12.7.0, contains an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access vulnerability. A low-privilege attacker with local access may exploit this vulnerability, potentially resulting in Elevation of Privileges and unauthorized file system access.",
  "id": "GHSA-72fc-7pff-vv9c",
  "modified": "2024-12-18T03:31:47Z",
  "published": "2024-12-18T03:31:47Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-47480"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000255700/dsa-2024-475"
    }
  ],
  "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-7327-V742-4QWR

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-08 09:31 – Updated: 2025-07-08 09:31
VLAI
Details

A low privileged remote attacker with file access can replace a critical file used by the arp-preinit script to get read, write and execute access to any file on the device.

Severity
8.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-41667"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-59"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-07-08T07:15:25Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A low privileged remote attacker with file access can replace a critical file used by the arp-preinit script to get read, write and execute access to any file on the device.",
  "id": "GHSA-7327-v742-4qwr",
  "modified": "2025-07-08T09:31:29Z",
  "published": "2025-07-08T09:31:29Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-41667"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://certvde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2025-054"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-734J-49W9-7RXV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-02 21:31 – Updated: 2026-03-06 06:30
VLAI
Details

In multiple locations, there is a possible way to delete media without the MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission due to an intent redirect. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Severity
8.4 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-48582"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-59"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-03-02T19:16:26Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In multiple locations, there is a possible way to delete media without the MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission due to an intent redirect. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
  "id": "GHSA-734j-49w9-7rxv",
  "modified": "2026-03-06T06:30:29Z",
  "published": "2026-03-02T21:31:30Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-48582"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-03-01"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2026-03-01"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-7372-Q459-JXHR

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 01:27 – Updated: 2024-10-16 20:40
VLAI
Summary
pyxdg Arbitrary File Overwrite via Race Condition
Details

Race condition in the xdg.BaseDirectory.get_runtime_dir function in pyxdg 0.25 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files by pre-creating /tmp/pyxdg-runtime-dir-fallback-victim to point to a victim-owned location, then replacing it with a symlink to an attacker-controlled location once the get_runtime_dir function is called.

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{
  "affected": [
    {
      "database_specific": {
        "last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c= 0.25"
      },
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "PyPI",
        "name": "pyxdg"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "0.26"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2014-1624"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-59"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2023-08-16T22:48:18Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2014-01-28T00:55:00Z",
    "severity": "LOW"
  },
  "details": "Race condition in the `xdg.BaseDirectory.get_runtime_dir` function in pyxdg 0.25 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files by pre-creating `/tmp/pyxdg-runtime-dir-fallback-victim` to point to a victim-owned location, then replacing it with a symlink to an attacker-controlled location once the `get_runtime_dir` function is called.",
  "id": "GHSA-7372-q459-jxhr",
  "modified": "2024-10-16T20:40:52Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T01:27:07Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-1624"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/takluyver/pyxdg/commit/bd999c1c3fe7ee5f30ede2cf704cf03e400347b4"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90618"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/pyxdg/PYSEC-2014-95.yaml"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/takluyver/pyxdg"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20200227194825/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65042"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=736247"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/21/3"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/21/4"
    }
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  "severity": [],
  "summary": "pyxdg Arbitrary File Overwrite via Race Condition"
}

GHSA-737Q-974Q-J2P4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 17:49 – Updated: 2022-05-01 17:49
VLAI
Details

Certain setuid DB2 binaries in IBM DB2 before 9 Fix Pack 2 for Linux and Unix allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the DB2DIAG.LOG temporary file.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2007-1027"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-59"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2007-02-21T11:28:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Certain setuid DB2 binaries in IBM DB2 before 9 Fix Pack 2 for Linux and Unix allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the DB2DIAG.LOG temporary file.",
  "id": "GHSA-737q-974q-j2p4",
  "modified": "2022-05-01T17:49:39Z",
  "published": "2022-05-01T17:49:39Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-1027"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://osvdb.org/34024"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/24213"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IY94817"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22614"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017665"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017695"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0652"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-73H4-4M3X-58H5

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-09-19 21:31 – Updated: 2025-09-24 21:30
VLAI
Details

Vasion Print (formerly PrinterLogic) Virtual Appliance Host versions prior to 22.0.843 and Application prior to 20.0.1923 (macOS/Linux client deployments) contain an arbitrary file write vulnerability via the response file handling. When tasks produce output the service writes response data into files under /opt/PrinterInstallerClient/tmp/responses/ reusing the requested filename. The service follows symbolic links in the responses directory and writes as the service user (typically root), allowing a local, unprivileged user to cause the service to overwrite or create arbitrary files on the filesystem as root. This can be used to modify configuration files, replace or inject binaries or drivers, and otherwise achieve local privilege escalation and full system compromise.

Severity
8.4 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
8.5 (High)
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
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-34191"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-59"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-09-19T19:15:39Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Vasion Print (formerly PrinterLogic) Virtual Appliance Host versions prior to 22.0.843 and Application prior to 20.0.1923 (macOS/Linux client deployments) contain an arbitrary file write vulnerability via the response file handling. When tasks produce output the service writes response data into files under /opt/PrinterInstallerClient/tmp/responses/ reusing the requested filename. The service follows symbolic links in the responses directory and writes as the service user (typically root), allowing a local, unprivileged user to cause the service to overwrite or create arbitrary files on the filesystem as root. This can be used to modify configuration files, replace or inject binaries or drivers, and otherwise achieve local privilege escalation and full system compromise.",
  "id": "GHSA-73h4-4m3x-58h5",
  "modified": "2025-09-24T21:30:35Z",
  "published": "2025-09-19T21:31:17Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-34191"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://help.printerlogic.com/saas/Print/Security/Security-Bulletins.htm"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://help.printerlogic.com/va/Print/Security/Security-Bulletins.htm"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2025-04-08-vasion-printerlogic-83-vulnerabilities.html#mac-arbitrary-file-write"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vasion-print-printerlogic-arbitrary-file-write-as-root-via-response-path-symlink-follow"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "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"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-73H7-C2XM-9MRV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:26 – Updated: 2022-12-06 21:30
VLAI
Details

A flaw was found in chrony versions before 3.5.1 when creating the PID file under the /var/run/chrony folder. The file is created during chronyd startup while still running as the root user, and when it's opened for writing, chronyd does not check for an existing symbolic link with the same file name. This flaw allows an attacker with privileged access to create a symlink with the default PID file name pointing to any destination file in the system, resulting in data loss and a denial of service due to the path traversal.

Severity
6.0 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-14367"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-59"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-08-24T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "LOW"
  },
  "details": "A flaw was found in chrony versions before 3.5.1 when creating the PID file under the /var/run/chrony folder. The file is created during chronyd startup while still running as the root user, and when it\u0027s opened for writing, chronyd does not check for an existing symbolic link with the same file name. This flaw allows an attacker with privileged access to create a symlink with the default PID file name pointing to any destination file in the system, resulting in data loss and a denial of service due to the path traversal.",
  "id": "GHSA-73h7-c2xm-9mrv",
  "modified": "2022-12-06T21:30:45Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:26:24Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-14367"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1870298"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6WKABKNLCSC3MACCWU6OM2YGWVWFWFMU"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-23"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://usn.ubuntu.com/4475-1"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-73J4-6XVF-JV3H

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-04-09 18:30 – Updated: 2024-04-09 18:30
VLAI
Details

Azure Monitor Agent Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Severity
8.4 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H
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  "id": "GHSA-73j4-6xvf-jv3h",
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Mitigation MIT-48.1
Architecture and Design

Strategy: Separation of Privilege

  • Follow the principle of least privilege when assigning access rights to entities in a software system.
  • Denying access to a file can prevent an attacker from replacing that file with a link to a sensitive file. Ensure good compartmentalization in the system to provide protected areas that can be trusted.
CAPEC-132: Symlink Attack

An adversary positions a symbolic link in such a manner that the targeted user or application accesses the link's endpoint, assuming that it is accessing a file with the link's name.

CAPEC-17: Using Malicious Files

An attack of this type exploits a system's configuration that allows an adversary to either directly access an executable file, for example through shell access; or in a possible worst case allows an adversary to upload a file and then execute it. Web servers, ftp servers, and message oriented middleware systems which have many integration points are particularly vulnerable, because both the programmers and the administrators must be in synch regarding the interfaces and the correct privileges for each interface.

CAPEC-35: Leverage Executable Code in Non-Executable Files

An attack of this type exploits a system's trust in configuration and resource files. When the executable loads the resource (such as an image file or configuration file) the attacker has modified the file to either execute malicious code directly or manipulate the target process (e.g. application server) to execute based on the malicious configuration parameters. Since systems are increasingly interrelated mashing up resources from local and remote sources the possibility of this attack occurring is high.

CAPEC-76: Manipulating Web Input to File System Calls

An attacker manipulates inputs to the target software which the target software passes to file system calls in the OS. The goal is to gain access to, and perhaps modify, areas of the file system that the target software did not intend to be accessible.

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