Vulnerability Description
BinaryNights ForkLift 3.x before 3.4 has a local privilege escalation vulnerability because the privileged helper tool implements an XPC interface that allows file operations to any process (copy, move, delete) as root and changing permissions.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Binarynights | Forklift | >= 3.0, < 3.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://binarynights.com/blog/posts/forklift-3-4-security-update.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://insinuator.net/2020/11/forklift-lpe/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://binarynights.com/blog/posts/forklift-3-4-security-update.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://insinuator.net/2020/11/forklift-lpe/ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-15349?
CVE-2020-15349 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). BinaryNights ForkLift 3.x before 3.4 has a local privilege escalation vulnerability because the privileged helper tool implements an XPC interface that allows file operations to any process (copy, mov...
How severe is CVE-2020-15349?
CVE-2020-15349 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-15349?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Binarynights Forklift.