What is CVE-2024-6147?

CVE-2024-6147 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Poly Plantronics Hub, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-06-20.

How severe is CVE-2024-6147?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2024-6147 known to be exploited?

2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Hp Poly Plantronics Hub

CVE-2024-6147

Poly Plantronics Hub Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Poly Plantronics Hub. 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 Spokes Update Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-18271.

EPSS: 0.004 (31.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Hp Poly_plantronics_hub — versions 3.24.2
Poly Plantronics Hub — versions 3.24.2 Build 36336

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-59 — Improper Link Resolution Before File Access

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (x_research-advisory, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6147?: CVE-2024-6147 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Poly Plantronics Hub, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-06-20.
How severe is CVE-2024-6147?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-6147 known to be exploited?: 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.