CVE-2021-43986 ICSA-22-109-03 FANUC ROBOGUIDE Simulation Platform

Medium 6.0 Published Updated

Improper file permissions in the setup program allow unauthorized users to replace binaries, leading to privilege escalation and code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-43986?

CVE-2021-43986 is a medium-severity vulnerability in FANUC ROBOGUIDE, published on 20 Apr 2022. 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

The setup program for the affected product configures its files and folders with full access, which may allow unauthorized users permission to replace original binaries and achieve privilege escalation.

Weakness: CWE-276, CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-43986?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fanuc Roboguide.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43986?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-43986 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-43986 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-43986 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9w2j-5cv7-9786.

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