Incomplete Blacklist Filter in KioWare for Windows Affects User Security
CVE-2023-34642

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Kioware

Status
Kioware
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 June 2023

What is CVE-2023-34642?

KioWare for Windows, up to version 8.33, is affected by a security vulnerability due to an incomplete blacklist filter for blocked dialog boxes. This flaw permits attackers to trigger the showDirectoryPicker() function, which maliciously invokes a file dialog box. This functionality could be exploited to open an unprivileged command prompt, potentially leading to unauthorized access and manipulation of the system.

References

https://www.kioware.com/versionhistory.aspx?pid=15
https://github.com/huntergregal/CVE/tree/main/TBD-KIOWARE...
https://github.com/huntergregal/CVE/tree/main/CVE-2023-34642

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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