CVE-2023-42568

Summary

CVE-2023-42568 is an improper access control vulnerability affecting SmartManagerCN before the Dec-2023 Release 1. This issue enables local attackers to gain system privileges and access arbitrary files within the system. The lack of sufficient access controls creates a significant security risk. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized data access or modification, potentially leading to serious consequences for the affected system. It is crucial for users to update their SmartManagerCN installation to the latest release as soon as possible to mitigate this threat.

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