CVE-2021-41066 Privilege escalation in n/a
Attackers can bypass UAC and access system files with admin privileges when Listary is configured to run as administrator.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-41066?
CVE-2021-41066 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue was discovered in Listary through 6. When Listary is configured as admin, Listary will not ask for permissions again if a user tries to access files on the system from Listary itself (it will bypass UAC protection; there is no privilege validation of the current user that runs via Listary).
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-41066?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bopsoft Listary.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41066?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-41066 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-41066 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-41066 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2m67-46qp-5j9w.