Vulnerability Description
Nimble Commander suffers from a privilege escalation vulnerability due to the server (info.filesmanager.Files.PrivilegedIOHelperV2) performing improper/insufficient validation of a client’s authorization before executing an operation. Consequently, it is possible to execute system-level commands as the root user, such as changing permissions and ownership, obtaining a handle (file descriptor) of an arbitrary file, and terminating processes, among other operations.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mikekazakov | Nimble Commander | < 1.6.1 |
| Apple | Macos | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://pentraze.com/vulnerability-reports/CVE-2024-7062/ExploitMitigationThird Party Advisory
- https://pentraze.com/vulnerability-reports/CVE-2024-7062/ExploitMitigationThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-7062?
CVE-2024-7062 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Nimble Commander suffers from a privilege escalation vulnerability due to the server (info.filesmanager.Files.PrivilegedIOHelperV2) performing improper/insufficient validation of a client’s authorizat...
How severe is CVE-2024-7062?
CVE-2024-7062 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-7062?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mikekazakov Nimble Commander, Apple Macos.