N-central Windows Agent and Probe Incorrect File Handling Permission Vulnerability Allowing Privilege Escalation

Vulnerability

A vulnerability exists in the N-central Windows Agent and Probe prior to version 2025.3, related to incorrect file handling permissions. This vulnerability can allow a local low-level user to execute commands with elevated permissions under certain circumstances.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized privilege escalation, allowing a low-level user to execute commands with elevated rights.

Remediation

Users are advised to upgrade to N-central version 2025.3 or higher.

Added: Sep 10, 2025, 2:22 PM
Updated: Sep 10, 2025, 2:22 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
2.6
impact
7.5
exploitability
3.5
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.5
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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