Insecure Directory Permissions in Geist WatchDog Console
CVE-2018-10079

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Vertiv

Status
Watchdog Console
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 April 2018

What is CVE-2018-10079?

The Geist WatchDog Console version 3.2.2 has a weakness in its access control list (ACL) configuration that affects the C:\ProgramData\WatchDog Console directory. This vulnerability permits local users to alter critical configuration files such as config.xml and servers.xml, potentially leading to unauthorized modifications in the application’s behavior and settings. Attackers with local access can exploit these permissions to compromise system integrity and stability.

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References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44493/
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/147253/Geist-WatchDo...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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