MicroWorld eScan Antivirus 7.0.32 on Linux Installation /opt/MicroWorld/var/ default permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in MicroWorld eScan Antivirus 7.0.32 on Linux. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /opt/MicroWorld/var/ of the component Installation Handler. Such manipulation leads to default permission. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2024-13188. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. Furthermore, an exploit is available. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in MicroWorld eScan Antivirus 7.0.32 on Linux. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the file /opt/MicroWorld/var/ of the component Installation Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a default permission vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-276. During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-13188. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1222.

The exploit is available at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Default permission
CWE: CWE-276 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

01/08/2025 🔍
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10/10/2025 +274 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2024-13188 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-13188
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-290780
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 01/08/2025 13:04
Updated: 10/10/2025 00:13
Changes: 01/08/2025 13:04 (58), 10/10/2025 00:13 (41)
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Submitter: FPT IS Security
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #468796: MicroWorld Escan Antivirus on Linux 7.0.32 Incorrect Default Permissions (by FPT IS Security)

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