CVE-2018-14894 Security feature bypass in n/a

High 7.8 Published 9 Apr 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers with file permission edit rights can bypass application blocking controls to execute prohibited software on CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-14894?

CVE-2018-14894 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Apr 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager 10.2.1.603 and earlier allows an attacker (who is able to edit permissions of a file) to bypass intended access restrictions and execute blocked applications.

Weakness: CWE-269

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-14894?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cyberark Endpoint Privilege Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14894?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-14894 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-14894 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-14894 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fq68-cjh8-wpv3.