Incorrect default permissions in Sytech
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
An exploitable local privilege elevation vulnerability exists in the file system permissions of Sytech XL Reporter v14.0.1 install directory. Depending on the vector chosen, an attacker can overwrite service executables and execute arbitrary code with privileges of user set to run the service or replace other files within the installation folder, which would allow for local privilege escalation.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Sytech | Sytech XL Reporter v14.0.1 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Sytech Vendor— Affected Sytech XL Reporter v14.0.1 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2020-13549
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-xx44-m54v-4pwc
References
Sources
- CVE-2020-13549 · CVE Program
- CVE-2020-13549 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-xx44-m54v-4pwc · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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