CWE-276
AllowedIncorrect Default Permissions
Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft
During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.
2078 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-PMFV-5PPM-9FQC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-23 18:30 – Updated: 2025-10-14 18:30During the AWS Client VPN client installation on Windows devices, the install process references the C:\usr\local\windows-x86_64-openssl-localbuild\ssl directory location to fetch the OpenSSL configuration file. As a result, a non-admin user could place arbitrary code in the configuration file. If an admin user starts the AWS Client VPN client installation process, that code could be executed with root-level privileges. This issue does not affect Linux or Mac devices.
We recommend users discontinue any new installations of AWS Client VPN on Windows prior to version 5.2.2.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-8069"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-276"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-07-23T16:15:29Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "During the AWS Client VPN client installation on Windows devices, the install process references the C:\\usr\\local\\windows-x86_64-openssl-localbuild\\ssl directory location to fetch the OpenSSL configuration file. As a result, a non-admin user could place arbitrary code in the configuration file. If an admin user starts the AWS Client VPN client installation process, that code could be executed with root-level privileges. This issue does not affect Linux or Mac devices. \n\nWe recommend users discontinue any new installations of AWS Client VPN on Windows prior to version 5.2.2.",
"id": "GHSA-pmfv-5ppm-9fqc",
"modified": "2025-10-14T18:30:26Z",
"published": "2025-07-23T18:30:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-8069"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://aws.amazon.com/security/security-bulletins/AWS-2025-014"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-windows-release-notes.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-PMQ5-VGH2-FJQ5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:36 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:36In listen() and related functions of TelephonyRegistry.java, there is a possible permissions bypass of location permissions due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-158484422
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0468"
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"CWE-276"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-12-14T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In listen() and related functions of TelephonyRegistry.java, there is a possible permissions bypass of location permissions due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-158484422",
"id": "GHSA-pmq5-vgh2-fjq5",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:36:15Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:36:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0468"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-12-01"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-PMVV-2QPJ-3PJQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-05 18:30 – Updated: 2026-02-05 18:30Memu Play 7.1.3 contains an insecure folder permissions vulnerability that allows low-privileged users to modify the MemuService.exe executable. Attackers can replace the service executable with a malicious file during system restart to gain SYSTEM-level privileges by exploiting unrestricted file modification permissions.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-37129"
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"database_specific": {
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"CWE-276"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-05T17:16:07Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Memu Play 7.1.3 contains an insecure folder permissions vulnerability that allows low-privileged users to modify the MemuService.exe executable. Attackers can replace the service executable with a malicious file during system restart to gain SYSTEM-level privileges by exploiting unrestricted file modification permissions.",
"id": "GHSA-pmvv-2qpj-3pjq",
"modified": "2026-02-05T18:30:31Z",
"published": "2026-02-05T18:30:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-37129"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48283"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.memuplay.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/memu-play-insecure-folder-permissions"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-PP63-2W5W-85JC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:33 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:33Improper permissions in the installer for the Intel(R) Battery Life Diagnostic Tool before version 1.0.7 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-12346"
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"CWE-276"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-11-12T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper permissions in the installer for the Intel(R) Battery Life Diagnostic Tool before version 1.0.7 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-pp63-2w5w-85jc",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:33:35Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:33:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-12346"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00431"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-PPPM-QQPF-JJ26
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-11-09 12:00 – Updated: 2022-11-09 19:02In navigateUpTo of Task.java, there is a possible way to launch an unexported intent handler due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if the targeted app has an intent trampoline, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-238605611
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-20441"
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"CWE-276"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-11-08T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In navigateUpTo of Task.java, there is a possible way to launch an unexported intent handler due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if the targeted app has an intent trampoline, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-238605611",
"id": "GHSA-pppm-qqpf-jj26",
"modified": "2022-11-09T19:02:24Z",
"published": "2022-11-09T12:00:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20441"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-11-01"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PQ76-QJGJ-QV82
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-21 12:32 – Updated: 2024-08-26 18:33The OpenVPN GUI installer before version 2.6.9 did not set the proper access control restrictions to the installation directory of OpenVPN binaries when using a non-standard installation path, which allows an attacker to replace binaries to run arbitrary executables.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-7235"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-276"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-02-21T11:15:07Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The OpenVPN GUI installer before version 2.6.9 did not set the proper access control restrictions to the installation directory of OpenVPN binaries when using a non-standard installation path, which allows an attacker to replace binaries to run arbitrary executables.",
"id": "GHSA-pq76-qjgj-qv82",
"modified": "2024-08-26T18:33:31Z",
"published": "2024-02-21T12:32:03Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-7235"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://community.openvpn.net/openvpn/wiki/CVE-2023-7235"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PQ87-FJMG-P55H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-10-22 15:31 – Updated: 2025-10-27 15:30The seffaflik thru 0.0.9 is vulnerable to symlink attacks due to incorrect default permissions given to the .kimlik file and .seffaflik file, which is created with mode 0777 and 0775 respectively, exposing secrets to other local users. Additionally, the .kimlik file is written without symlink checks, allowing local attackers to overwrite arbitrary files. This can result in information disclosure and denial of service.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-61035"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-276"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-10-22T14:15:51Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The seffaflik thru 0.0.9 is vulnerable to symlink attacks due to incorrect default permissions given to the .kimlik file and .seffaflik file, which is created with mode 0777 and 0775 respectively, exposing secrets to other local users. Additionally, the .kimlik file is written without symlink checks, allowing local attackers to overwrite arbitrary files. This can result in information disclosure and denial of service.",
"id": "GHSA-pq87-fjmg-p55h",
"modified": "2025-10-27T15:30:21Z",
"published": "2025-10-22T15:31:12Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-61035"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/nurisensoy/seffaflik/issues/3"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/nurisensoy/seffaflik"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://pypi.org/project/seffaflik"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PQHM-V6XW-4QXM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-25 00:01 – Updated: 2022-07-02 00:00When installed as Windows service MELAG FTP Server 2.2.0.4 is run as SYSTEM user, which grants remote attackers to abuse misconfigurations or vulnerabilities with administrative access over the entire host system.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-41635"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-276"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-24T12:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "When installed as Windows service MELAG FTP Server 2.2.0.4 is run as SYSTEM user, which grants remote attackers to abuse misconfigurations or vulnerabilities with administrative access over the entire host system.",
"id": "GHSA-pqhm-v6xw-4qxm",
"modified": "2022-07-02T00:00:23Z",
"published": "2022-06-25T00:01:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-41635"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.securesystems.de/blog/advisory-and-exploitation-the-melag-ftp-server"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PQJF-JM5P-23MQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-14 21:30 – Updated: 2024-10-15 18:30Local file inclusion in Automatic Systems Maintenance SlimLane 29565_d74ecce0c1081d50546db573a499941b10799fb7 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the PassageAutoServer.php page.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-48823"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-276"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-10-14T21:15:11Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Local file inclusion in Automatic Systems Maintenance SlimLane 29565_d74ecce0c1081d50546db573a499941b10799fb7 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the PassageAutoServer.php page.",
"id": "GHSA-pqjf-jm5p-23mq",
"modified": "2024-10-15T18:30:49Z",
"published": "2024-10-14T21:30:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-48823"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://daly.wtf/multiple-vulnerabilities-discovered-in-automatic-systems-software"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PQP4-C3W7-2FVQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:26 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:26Google Chrome before 14.0.835.163 uses incorrect permissions for non-gallery pages, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2011-2859"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-276"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2011-09-19T12:02:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Google Chrome before 14.0.835.163 uses incorrect permissions for non-gallery pages, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors.",
"id": "GHSA-pqp4-c3w7-2fvq",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:26:49Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:26:49Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-2859"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69886"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14594"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=93497"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/09/stable-channel-update_16.html"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://osvdb.org/75561"
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Mitigation MIT-1
The architecture needs to access and modification attributes for files to only those users who actually require those actions.
Mitigation MIT-46
Strategy: Separation of Privilege
- Compartmentalize the system to have "safe" areas where trust boundaries can be unambiguously drawn. Do not allow sensitive data to go outside of the trust boundary and always be careful when interfacing with a compartment outside of the safe area.
- Ensure that appropriate compartmentalization is built into the system design, and the compartmentalization allows for and reinforces privilege separation functionality. Architects and designers should rely on the principle of least privilege to decide the appropriate time to use privileges and the time to drop privileges.
CAPEC-1: Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs
In applications, particularly web applications, access to functionality is mitigated by an authorization framework. This framework maps Access Control Lists (ACLs) to elements of the application's functionality; particularly URL's for web apps. In the case that the administrator failed to specify an ACL for a particular element, an attacker may be able to access it with impunity. An attacker with the ability to access functionality not properly constrained by ACLs can obtain sensitive information and possibly compromise the entire application. Such an attacker can access resources that must be available only to users at a higher privilege level, can access management sections of the application, or can run queries for data that they otherwise not supposed to.
CAPEC-127: Directory Indexing
An adversary crafts a request to a target that results in the target listing/indexing the content of a directory as output. One common method of triggering directory contents as output is to construct a request containing a path that terminates in a directory name rather than a file name since many applications are configured to provide a list of the directory's contents when such a request is received. An adversary can use this to explore the directory tree on a target as well as learn the names of files. This can often end up revealing test files, backup files, temporary files, hidden files, configuration files, user accounts, script contents, as well as naming conventions, all of which can be used by an attacker to mount additional attacks.
CAPEC-81: Web Server Logs Tampering
Web Logs Tampering attacks involve an attacker injecting, deleting or otherwise tampering with the contents of web logs typically for the purposes of masking other malicious behavior. Additionally, writing malicious data to log files may target jobs, filters, reports, and other agents that process the logs in an asynchronous attack pattern. This pattern of attack is similar to "Log Injection-Tampering-Forging" except that in this case, the attack is targeting the logs of the web server and not the application.