CVE-2024-6141 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Windscribe Directory Traversal Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Windscribe. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Windscribe Service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-23441.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Windscribe	Windscribe	2.9.9

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://github.com/Windscribe/Desktop-App/blob/90a5cc3c1f50f6545f83969c2ace6b4acRelease Notes
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-820/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-6141?

CVE-2024-6141 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Windscribe Directory Traversal Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Windscribe. An attacker must firs...

How severe is CVE-2024-6141?

CVE-2024-6141 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-2024-6141?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Windscribe Windscribe.