CVE-2023-6179 Incorrect Permission assignment to program executable folders
Incorrect permissions on executable folders allow standard users to achieve arbitrary system code execution in Honeywell ProWatch.
- 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-2023-6179?
CVE-2023-6179 is a high-severity vulnerability in Honeywell ProWatch, published on 17 Nov 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Honeywell ProWatch, 4.5, including all Service Pack versions, contain a Vulnerability in Application Server's executable folder(s). A(n) attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to a standard user to have arbitrary system code execution. Honeywell recommends updating to the most recent version of this product, service or offering (Pro-watch 6.0.2, 6.0, 5.5.2,5.0.5).
Weakness: CWE-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-6179?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Honeywell Prowatch.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6179?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-6179 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-6179 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-6179 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ph5g-9gmc-3jwr.