CVE-2022-48224 Privilege escalation in n/a
Insecure file permissions in the AcuFill SDK allow standard users to replace executable files, leading to arbitrary code execution with elevated privileges.
- 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-2022-48224?
CVE-2022-48224 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Apr 2023. 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
An issue was discovered in Acuant AcuFill SDK before 10.22.02.03. It is installed with insecure permissions (full write access within Program Files). Standard users can replace files within this directory that get executed with elevated privileges, leading to a complete arbitrary code execution (elevation of privileges).
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-48224?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gbgplc Acuant Acufill Sdk.
How do I fix CVE-2022-48224?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-48224 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-48224 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-48224 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-987j-cggc-mqjc.