Vulnerability in Code42
CVE-2018-20131
The Code42 app before 6.8.4, as used in Code42 for Enterprise, on Linux installs with overly permissive permissions on the /usr/local/crashplan/log directory. This allows a user to manipulate symbolic links to escalate privileges, or show the contents of sensitive files that a regular user would not have access to.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.003 (20.7th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 21st percentile — 20.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.003 · newest: 0.003 · change: 0.000
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/106452 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- code42.com/r/support/CVE-2018-20131
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-20131?
- CVE-2018-20131 is a high-severity vulnerability in Code42, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-01-03.
- How severe is CVE-2018-20131?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.