CVE-2024-0259: robot schedule Permission Flaw — Fix

Description

Fortra's Robot Schedule Enterprise Agent for Windows prior to version 3.04 is susceptible to privilege escalation. A low-privileged user can overwrite the service executable. When the service is restarted, the replaced binary runs with local system privileges, allowing a low-privileged user to gain elevated privileges.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.3

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-276 Incorrect Default Permissions

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
fortra	robot_schedule	< 3.04
microsoft	windows	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.fortra.com/security/advisory/fi-2024-005 https://www.fortra.com/security/advisory/fi-2024-005

Other References

https://hstechdocs.helpsystems.com/releasenotes/Content/_ProductPages/Robot/RobotScheduleEnterprise.htm https://hstechdocs.helpsystems.com/releasenotes/Content/_ProductPages/Robot/RobotScheduleEnterprise.htm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-0259? +

Fortra's Robot Schedule Enterprise Agent for Windows prior to version 3.04 is susceptible to privilege escalation. A low-privileged user can overwrite the service executable. When the service is restarted, the replaced binary runs with local system privileges, allowing a low-privileged user to gain elevated privileges. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-0259? +

CVE-2024-0259 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.3 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0259? +

CVE-2024-0259 affects products from fortra, microsoft, specifically: robot_schedule, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-0259? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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