What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-42718?

CVE-2022-42718 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-42718?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-42718. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Labview Command Line Interface CVE-2022-42718

HIGH

Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276)

2022-12-01 cve@mitre.org

Privilege Escalation Labview Command Line Interface

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 01, 2022 - 21:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

Incorrect default permissions in the installation folder for NI LabVIEW Command Line Interface (CLI) may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

AnalysisAI

Incorrect default permissions in the installation folder for NI LabVIEW Command Line Interface (CLI) may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276), which allows attackers to access resources due to overly permissive default settings. Incorrect default permissions in the installation folder for NI LabVIEW Command Line Interface (CLI) may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. Affected products include: Ni Labview Command Line Interface.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Set restrictive default permissions, follow principle of least privilege, review defaults during deployment.