CVE-2025-0046 in Power Design Manager Software Installer
Summary
by MITRE • 08/11/2026
Incorrect directory permissions could allow a local user to escalate their privileges, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/11/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical privilege escalation flaw that exploits improper directory permission configurations within operating systems or applications. The technical root cause stems from inadequate access control mechanisms where directory permissions are not properly enforced, allowing local users to gain elevated privileges beyond their intended access levels. Such misconfigurations typically occur when system administrators fail to implement proper discretionary access control policies or when applications incorrectly set directory permissions during installation or runtime operations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple unauthorized access, as it creates a pathway for malicious actors to execute arbitrary code with higher privileges. Attackers can leverage these weak permissions to modify critical system files, install backdoors, or manipulate application data to achieve persistent access. This type of vulnerability commonly manifests in scenarios where directories containing sensitive executables, configuration files, or system resources lack proper permission controls, enabling unauthorized modification by users who should not possess such access rights.
From a cybersecurity framework perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-732: "Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource" and represents a fundamental failure in the principle of least privilege enforcement. The flaw typically maps to techniques described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under T1068: "Local Privilege Escalation" and potentially T1548.001: "Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism" when attackers exploit permission weaknesses to gain elevated system privileges. Organizations implementing proper security controls should have robust permission auditing mechanisms in place to detect and remediate such misconfigurations.
Effective mitigation strategies involve comprehensive permission auditing across all system directories, implementation of automated compliance checking tools, and adherence to security baseline configurations such as those provided by CIS Controls or NIST SP 800-53. System administrators must regularly review and enforce proper discretionary access controls using tools like chmod and chown commands, ensuring that directory permissions align with the principle of least privilege. Additionally, implementing file integrity monitoring solutions can help detect unauthorized permission changes, while regular security awareness training for system administrators can prevent configuration errors that lead to such vulnerabilities. The remediation process should include immediate permission correction, followed by comprehensive system auditing to ensure no other similar misconfigurations exist within the environment.