Local File Access Vulnerability in HitmanPro by Sophos
CVE-2021-25271

6MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Sophos
Status
Hitmanpro
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 October 2021

Summary

A vulnerability in HitmanPro allows local attackers to gain access to sensitive files with administrator privileges. This flaw enables unauthorized users to read or write arbitrary files, posing significant security risks to systems running versions prior to Build 318. Ensuring prompt updates and security measures are essential to mitigate these risks.

Affected Version(s)

HitmanPro < 318

References

https://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-advisories/sophos-s...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Michael Bourque (@downwithupsec)
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