What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-46466?

CVE-2024-46466 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Microsoft CVE-2024-46466

HIGH

Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276)

2024-11-15 cve@mitre.org

Privilege Escalation Microsoft

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: mitre

Severity by source

Vendor (mitre) PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from Vendor (mitre) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: mitre

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 15, 2024 - 18:15 cve.org

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

By default, dedicated folders of ZONECENTRAL for Windows up to 2024.3 or up to Q.2021.2 (ANSSI qualification submission) can be accessed by other users to misuse technical files and make them perform tasks with higher privileges. Configuration of ZONECENTRAL has to be modified to prevent this vulnerability.

AnalysisAI

By default, dedicated folders of ZONECENTRAL for Windows up to 2024.3 or up to Q.2021.2 (ANSSI qualification submission) can be accessed by other users to misuse technical files and make them perform. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276), which allows attackers to access resources due to overly permissive default settings. By default, dedicated folders of ZONECENTRAL for Windows up to 2024.3 or up to Q.2021.2 (ANSSI qualification submission) can be accessed by other users to misuse technical files and make them perform tasks with higher privileges. Configuration of ZONECENTRAL has to be modified to prevent this vulnerability. Version information: up to 2024.3.

Affected ProductsAI

See vendor advisory for affected versions.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Set restrictive default permissions, follow principle of least privilege, review defaults during deployment.