CVE-2021-47742

Description

Epic Games Psyonix Rocket League <=1.95 contains an insecure permissions vulnerability that allows authenticated users to modify executable files with full access permissions. Attackers can leverage the 'F' (Full) flag for the 'Authenticated Users' group to change executable files and potentially escalate system privileges.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-732 CWE-732

References

Other References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/201128 https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162435 https://www.rocketleague.com/ https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/epic-games-psyonix-rocket-league-elevation-of-privileges-via-insecure-permissions https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2021-5650.php

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-47742? +

Epic Games Psyonix Rocket League <=1.95 contains an insecure permissions vulnerability that allows authenticated users to modify executable files with full access permissions. Attackers can leverage the 'F' (Full) flag for the 'Authenticated Users' group to change executable files and potentially escalate system privileges. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-47742? +

CVE-2021-47742 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2021-47742? +

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