Polarion ALM Vulnerability: Escalation of Privileges via Weak File and Folder Permissions
CVE-2023-50236

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Siemens
Status
Polarion Alm
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 February 2024

What is CVE-2023-50236?

A vulnerability has been discovered in Polarion ALM, affecting all versions prior to V2404.0, associated with inadequate file and folder permissions within the installation directory. This security flaw allows an attacker with local access to potentially escalate privileges to the level of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM, thereby gaining enhanced control and access to the system.

Affected Version(s)

Polarion ALM 0

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-8717...

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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CVE-2023-50236 : Polarion ALM Vulnerability: Escalation of Privileges via Weak File and Folder Permissions