Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V13 - Configuration Default permission hardening
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | An attacker with limited access can gain administrative or root privileges, enabling full control over the affected system. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH), this represents a significant risk. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A local attacker exploits a vulnerability in a privileged service or misconfigured permissions to escalate from a standard user to root/administrator. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 16, 2026
Several services in Honor Device Co., Ltd Honor PC Manager v16.0.0.118 was discovered to connect services to the named pipe iMateBookAssistant with default or overly permissive security attributes, leading to a privilege escalation.
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RemediationAI
Apply the principle of least privilege. Keep systems patched. Monitor for suspicious privilege changes. Use mandatory access controls (SELinux, AppArmor).
Affected VersionsENISA
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Privilege escalation allows a low-privileged user or process to gain elevated permissions beyond what was originally authorized. This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276).
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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2Executive ViewAI
CVE-2025-46014 presents significant security risk, a incorrect default permissions vulnerability rated CVSS 8.8. Attackers could escalate their privileges to gain elevated access beyond their authorized level. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and consider compensating controls in the interim.
Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Implement network-level access controls to limit exposure; (2) Enable enhanced monitoring and alerting; (3) Apply principle of least privilege.
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Attack Technique
Privilege escalation occurs when an attacker leverages flaws in access control mechanisms to gain permissions beyond what they were originally granted.
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