CVE-2024-23847 Privilege escalation in Unifier

High 7.8 Published Updated

Incorrect default permissions in Yokogawa Unifier allow local attackers to execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges, leading to full system compromise.

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-2024-23847?

CVE-2024-23847 is a high-severity vulnerability in Yokogawa Rental & Lease Corporation Unifier, published on 31 May 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Incorrect default permissions issue exists in Unifier and Unifier Cast. If this vulnerability is exploited, arbitrary code may be executed with LocalSystem privilege. As a result, a malicious program may be installed, data may be altered or deleted.

Weakness: CWE-276

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-23847?

How do I fix CVE-2024-23847?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-23847 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-23847 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-23847 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w2mp-xqqj-8v36.

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