CVE-2019-6858 Privilege escalation in MSX Configurator (Software Version prior to V1.0.8.1)
An attacker can escalate privileges and execute code by injecting a malicious DLL into MSX Configurator due to uncontrolled search path elements.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-6858?
CVE-2019-6858 is a high-severity vulnerability in MSX Configurator (Software Version prior to V1.0.8.1), published on 22 Jan 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A CWE-427:Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability exists in MSX Configurator (Software Version prior to V1.0.8.1), which could cause privilege escalation when injecting a malicious DLL.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-6858?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Schneider-Electric Msx Configurator.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6858?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-6858 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-6858 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-6858 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mm94-7vgx-886f.