Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Local Service Accounts by Vendor

CVE-2024-13090

What is CVE-2024-13090?

A vulnerability exists due to excessively permissive sudo rules configured for local service accounts, potentially allowing unauthorized administrative access. If a malicious actor can execute arbitrary commands using a compromised service account, they could escalate their privileges significantly. While no active exploitation vector has been identified, the inherent risks associated with such misconfigurations highlight the importance of rigorous security practices.

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