7.8
CWE
269
EPSS
0.045%
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-8306

First published: Wed Sep 11 2024(Updated: )

CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists that could cause unauthorized access, loss of confidentiality, integrity and availability of the workstation when non-admin authenticated user tries to perform privilege escalation by tampering with the binaries.

Credit: cybersecurity@se.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Vijeo Designer<6.3
Vijeo Designer=6.3
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-8306?

    CVE-2024-8306 is identified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access and significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-8306?

    To fix CVE-2024-8306, apply the latest security patches provided by Schneider Electric for Vijeo Designer.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2024-8306?

    CVE-2024-8306 affects users of Schneider Electric's Vijeo Designer software versions up to 6.3 and its embedded variants.

  • What types of attacks does CVE-2024-8306 make possible?

    CVE-2024-8306 allows non-admin authenticated users to perform privilege escalation attacks by tampering with binaries.

  • What can happen if CVE-2024-8306 is exploited?

    Exploitation of CVE-2024-8306 can lead to unauthorized access, resulting in potential data loss and system outages.

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