cvedb.io
CVE-2024-6141
HIGH · CVSS 7.8
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2024-08-21T17:15:09.660 · Last modified 2026-06-17T08:17:22.267

Summary

Windscribe Directory Traversal Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Windscribe. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Windscribe Service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-23441.

Affected products

windscribe — windscribe

Does this affect you?

Add your gear to cvedb and we'll alert you only when windscribe ships something exploited.

Check my exposure →

References

This product uses data from the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. Informational only; not professional security advice.