CWE-276— Incorrect Default Permissions
During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.— MITRE CWE catalog
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CVEs classified under CWE-276page 25 of 36
- CVE-2025-58713MEDIUMCVSS 6.4EG 6.42026-04-08
A container privilege escalation flaw was found in certain Red Hat Process Automation Manager images. This issue stems from the /etc/passwd file being created with group-writable permissions during build time. In certain conditions, an att…
- CVE-2025-57854MEDIUMCVSS 6.4EG 6.42026-04-08
A container privilege escalation flaw was found in certain OpenShift Update Service (OSUS) images. This issue stems from the /etc/passwd file being created with group-writable permissions during build time. In certain conditions, an attack…
- CVE-2025-57853MEDIUMCVSS 6.4EG 6.42026-04-08
A container privilege escalation flaw was found in certain Web Terminal images. This issue stems from the /etc/passwd file being created with group-writable permissions during build time. In certain conditions, an attacker who can execute …
- CVE-2025-57847MEDIUMCVSS 6.4EG 6.42026-04-08
A container privilege escalation flaw was found in certain Ansible Automation Platform images. This issue arises from the /etc/passwd file being created with group-writable permissions during the build process. In certain conditions, an at…
- CVE-2025-57849MEDIUMCVSS 6.4EG 6.42026-03-13
A container privilege escalation flaw was found in certain Fuse images. This issue stems from the /etc/passwd file being created with group-writable permissions during build time. In certain conditions, an attacker who can execute commands…
- CVE-2025-8766MEDIUMCVSS 6.4EG 6.42026-03-13
A container privilege escalation flaw was found in certain Multi-Cloud Object Gateway Core images. This issue stems from the /etc/passwd file being created with group-writable permissions during build time. In certain conditions, an attack…
- CVE-2025-57850MEDIUMCVSS 6.4EG 6.42025-12-02
A container privilege escalation flaw was found in certain CodeReady Workspaces images. This issue stems from the /etc/passwd file being created with group-writable permissions during build time. In certain conditions, an attacker who can …
- CVE-2025-57848MEDIUMCVSS 6.4EG 6.42025-10-23
A container privilege escalation flaw was found in certain Container-native Virtualization images. This issue stems from the /etc/passwd file being created with group-writable permissions during build time. In certain conditions, an attack…
- CVE-2025-58712MEDIUMCVSS 6.4EG 6.42025-10-22
A container privilege escalation flaw was found in certain AMQ Broker images. This issue stems from the /etc/passwd file being created with group-writable permissions during build time. In certain conditions, an attacker who can execute co…
- CVE-2025-57852MEDIUMCVSS 6.4EG 6.42025-09-30
A container privilege escalation flaw was found in KServe ModelMesh container images. This issue stems from the /etc/passwd file being created with group-writable permissions during build time. In certain conditions, an attacker who can ex…
- CVE-2025-7195MEDIUMCVSS 6.4EG 6.42025-08-07
Early versions of Operator-SDK provided an insecure method to allow operator containers to run in environments that used a random UID. Operator-SDK before 0.15.2 provided a script, user_setup, which modifies the permissions of the /etc/pas…
- CVE-2023-5536MEDIUMCVSS 6.4EG 6.42023-12-12
A feature in LXD (LP#1829071), affects the default configuration of Ubuntu Server which allows privileged users in the lxd group to escalate their privilege to root without requiring a sudo password.
- CVE-2023-29058MEDIUMCVSS 6.4EG 6.42023-04-28
A valid, authenticated XCC user with read-only permissions can modify custom user roles on other user accounts and the user trespass message through the XCC CLI. There is no exposure if SSH is disabled or if there are no users assigned opt…
- CVE-2020-29489MEDIUMCVSS 6.4EG 6.42021-01-05
Dell EMC Unity, Unity XT, and UnityVSA versions prior to 5.0.4.0.5.012 contains a plain-text password storage vulnerability. A user credentials (including the Unisphere admin privilege user) password is stored in a plain text in a system f…
- CVE-2024-58356MEDIUMCVSS 6.3EG 6.32026-07-18
SurrealDB before 2.1.4 silently fails to overwrite table definitions when the DEFINE TABLE ... OVERWRITE clause is used on tables defined with TYPE RELATION. Because table definitions include the PERMISSIONS clause, an attempt to tighten a…
- CVE-2025-2782MEDIUMCVSS 6.3EG 6.32025-03-28
The WatchGuard Terminal Services Agent on Windows does not properly configure directory permissions when installed in a non-default directory. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to escalate to SYSTEM privileges on a vulnerabl…
- CVE-2025-2781MEDIUMCVSS 6.3EG 6.32025-03-28
The WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL Client on Windows does not properly configure directory permissions when installed in a non-default directory. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to escalate to SYSTEM privileges on a vulner…
- CVE-2024-46894MEDIUMCVSS 6.3EG 6.32024-11-12
A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC INS (All versions < V1.0 SP2 Update 3). The affected application does not properly validate authorization of a user to query the "/api/sftp/users" endpoint. This could allow an authenticated rem…
- CVE-2024-6640MEDIUMCVSS 6.3EG 6.32024-08-12
In ICMPv6 Neighbor Discovery (ND), the ID is always 0. When pf is configured to allow ND and block incoming Echo Requests, a crafted Echo Request packet after a Neighbor Solicitation (NS) can trigger an Echo Reply. The packet has to come…
- CVE-2024-22062MEDIUMCVSS 6.3EG 6.32024-07-09
There is a permissions and access control vulnerability in ZXCLOUD IRAI.An attacker can elevate non-administrator permissions to administrator permissions by modifying the configuration.
- CVE-2021-3948MEDIUMCVSS 6.3EG 6.32022-02-18
An incorrect default permissions vulnerability was found in the mig-controller. Due to an incorrect cluster namespaces handling an attacker may be able to migrate a malicious workload to the target cluster, impacting confidentiality, integ…
- CVE-2021-33333MEDIUMCVSS 6.3EG 6.32021-08-03
The Portal Workflow module in Liferay Portal 7.3.2 and earlier, and Liferay DXP 7.0 before fix pack 93, 7.1 before fix pack 19 and 7.2 before fix pack 6, does not properly check user permission, which allows remote authenticated users to v…
- CVE-2020-26180MEDIUMCVSS 6.3EG 6.32021-07-28
Dell EMC Isilon OneFS supported versions 8.1 and later and Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS supported version 9.0.0 contain an access issue with the remotesupport user account. A remote malicious user with low privileges may gain access to data s…
- CVE-2021-34387MEDIUMCVSS 6.3EG 6.32021-06-21
The ARM TrustZone Technology on which Trusty is based on contains a vulnerability in access permission settings where the portion of the DRAM reserved for TrustZone is identity-mapped by TLK with read, write, and execute permissions, which…
- CVE-2020-3485MEDIUMCVSS 6.3EG 6.32020-08-26
A vulnerability in the role-based access control (RBAC) functionality of the web management software of Cisco Vision Dynamic Signage Director could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access resources that they should not be able to…
- CVE-2019-11738MEDIUMCVSS 6.3EG 6.32019-09-27
If a Content Security Policy (CSP) directive is defined that uses a hash-based source that takes the empty string as input, execution of any javascript: URIs will be allowed. This could allow for malicious JavaScript content to be run, byp…
- CVE-2026-6718MEDIUMCVSS 6.2EG 6.22026-09-23
IBM Concert 1.0.0 through 3.0.0 is vulnerable to improper access control which allows unauthorized modification of application files.
- CVE-2026-81682MEDIUMCVSS 6.2EG 6.22026-08-27
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.9 contain an insecure file permissions vulnerability in the desktop GUI that writes decrypted plaintext with world-readable default permissions. Attackers can read decrypted output files created by the G…
- CVE-2016-20029MEDIUMCVSS 6.2EG 6.22026-03-16
ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity 3.0 contains a file path manipulation vulnerability that allows attackers to access arbitrary files by modifying file paths used to retrieve local resources. Attackers can manipulate path parameters to bypass access co…
- CVE-2020-37160MEDIUMCVSS 6.2EG 6.22026-02-07
SprintWork 2.3.1 contains multiple local privilege escalation vulnerabilities through insecure file, service, and folder permissions on Windows systems. Local unprivileged users can exploit missing executable files and weak service configu…
- CVE-2025-46185MEDIUMCVSS 6.2EG 6.22025-10-24
An Insecure Permission vulnerability in pgcodekeeper 10.12.0 allows a local attacker to obtain sensitive information via the plaintext storage of passwords and usernames.
- CVE-2025-46587MEDIUMCVSS 6.2EG 6.22025-05-06
Permission control vulnerability in the media library module Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality.
- CVE-2025-20910MEDIUMCVSS 6.2EG 6.22025-03-06
Incorrect default permission in Galaxy Watch Gallery prior to SMR Mar-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to access data in Galaxy Watch Gallery.
- CVE-2024-58050MEDIUMCVSS 6.2EG 6.22025-03-04
Vulnerability of improper access permission in the HDC module Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality.
- CVE-2024-58046MEDIUMCVSS 6.2EG 6.22025-03-04
Permission management vulnerability in the lock screen module Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality.
- CVE-2024-56440MEDIUMCVSS 6.2EG 6.22025-01-08
Permission control vulnerability in the Connectivity module Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause features to perform abnormally.
- CVE-2024-35139MEDIUMCVSS 6.2EG 6.22024-06-28
IBM Security Access Manager Docker 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.7.1 could allow a local user to obtain sensitive information from the container due to incorrect default permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 292415.
- CVE-2024-22085MEDIUMCVSS 6.2EG 6.22024-03-20
An issue was discovered in Elspec G5 digital fault recorder versions 1.1.4.15 and before. The shadow file is world readable.
- CVE-2022-45118MEDIUMCVSS 6.2EG 6.22022-12-08
OpenHarmony-v3.1.2 and prior versions had a vulnerability that telephony in communication subsystem sends public events with personal data, but the permission is not set. Malicious apps could listen to public events and obtain information …
- CVE-2021-25344MEDIUMCVSS 6.2EG 6.22021-03-04
Missing permission check in knox_custom service prior to SMR Mar-2021 Release 1 allows attackers to gain access to device's serial number without permission.
- CVE-2012-5578MEDIUMCVSS 6.2EG 6.22019-11-25
Python keyring has insecure permissions on new databases allowing world-readable files to be created
- CVE-2023-38368MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 6.22024-06-27
IBM Security Access Manager Docker 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.7.1 could disclose sensitive information to a local user to do improper permission controls. IBM X-Force ID: 261195.
- CVE-2024-23295MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 6.22024-03-08
A permissions issue was addressed to help ensure Personas are always protected. This issue is fixed in visionOS 1.1. An unauthenticated user may be able to use an unprotected Persona.
- CVE-2024-23201MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 6.22024-03-08
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3, macOS Monterey 12.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.3, macOS Ventura 13.6.5, tvOS 17.3, watchOS 10.3. An app may be able to cause a denial-…
- CVE-2023-42774MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 6.22023-11-20
in OpenHarmony v3.2.2 and prior versions allow a local attacker get confidential information through incorrect default permissions.
- CVE-2021-20269MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 6.22022-03-10
A flaw was found in the permissions of a log file created by kexec-tools. This flaw allows a local unprivileged user to read this file and leak kernel internal information from a previous panic. The highest threat from this vulnerability i…
- CVE-2026-2026MEDIUMCVSS 6.1EG 6.12026-02-13
A vulnerability has been identified where weak file permissions in the Nessus Agent directory on Windows hosts could allow unauthorized access, potentially permitting Denial of Service (DoS) attacks.
- CVE-2025-39201MEDIUMCVSS 6.1EG 6.12025-06-24
A vulnerability exists in MicroSCADA X SYS600 product. If exploited this could allow a local unauthenticated attacker to tamper a system file, making denial of Notify service.
- CVE-2024-5321MEDIUMCVSS 6.1EG 6.12024-07-18
A security issue was discovered in Kubernetes clusters with Windows nodes where BUILTIN\Users may be able to read container logs and NT AUTHORITY\Authenticated Users may be able to modify container logs.
- CVE-2024-3779MEDIUMCVSS 6.1EG 6.12024-07-16
Denial of service vulnerability present shortly after product installation or upgrade, potentially allowed an attacker to render ESET’s security product inoperable, provided non-default preconditions were met.
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