An incorrect default permissions vulnerability exists in the installation functionality of OpenClinic GA 5.173.3. Overwriting the binary can result in privilege escalation. An attacker can replace a file to exploit this vulnerability.
CVSS v4.0 Metrics
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
ComplexityLow
RequirementsPresent
PrivilegesNone
User InteractionNone
Threat
Exploit MaturityUnreported
Vulnerable System
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
Subsequent System
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
Supplemental
SafetyNegligible
AutomatableYes
RecoveryAutomatic
Value DensityConcentrated
UrgencyMedium
Change Log
| Date | Source | Changes | Score |
|---|
| 2026-07-21 | nvd | PR: L→N | 4.4 → 4.8 |
| 2026-07-21 | cve.org | initial, patch: Unavailable | 4.4 |
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|
| n/a | OpenClinic | OpenClinic GA 5.173.3 |
| openclinic_ga_project | openclinic_ga | 5.173.3 |
Published: 2021-04-13
