CVE-2016-4560

7.8 HIGH
Published: July 02, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Flexera InstallAnywhere allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory of a setup-launcher executable file.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21984949
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21985483
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90979
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036478
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://flexeracommunity.force.com/customer/articles/INFO/Best-Practices-to-Avoid-Windows-Setup-Launcher-Executable-Issues
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21984949
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21985483
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90979
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036478
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://flexeracommunity.force.com/customer/articles/INFO/Best-Practices-to-Avoid-Windows-Setup-Launcher-Executable-Issues
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit

10 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
21th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

flexerasoftware