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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-29818
CVE-2023-29818:
Webroot SecureAnywhere vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A vulnerability was discovered in Webroot SecureAnywhere Endpoint Protection CE 23.1 v.9.0.33.39 and earlier versions that allows a local attacker to bypass protections through the default allowlist feature being stored as non-admin (NVD, Spencer Advisory).
Technical details
The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-29818 and has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 5.5 (MEDIUM) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. The issue is classified under CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization) by CISA-ADP (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass security protections by exploiting the default allowlist feature that is stored with non-administrative privileges. A successful exploitation could lead to high impact on system integrity (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users should upgrade to a version newer than Webroot SecureAnywhere Endpoint Protection CE 23.1 v.9.0.33.39 to address this vulnerability (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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