Vulnerability Details : CVE-2021-40388
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Advantech SQ Manager Server 1.0.6. A specially-crafted file can be replaced in the system to escalate privileges to NT SYSTEM authority. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
Vulnerability category: Gain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2021-40388
- cpe:2.3:a:advantech:sq_manager:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2021-40388
0.05%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 15 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2021-40388
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7.2
|
HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
|
10.0
|
NIST | |
|
8.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.0
|
6.0
|
Talos | |
|
8.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.0
|
6.0
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2021-40388
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During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.Assigned by:
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
- talos-cna@cisco.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2021-40388
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https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1399
TALOS-2021-1399 || Cisco Talos Intelligence Group - Comprehensive Threat IntelligenceExploit;Third Party Advisory
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