CVE-2016-5087

4.4 MEDIUM

Published: June 26, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

Alertus Desktop Notification before 2.9.31.1710 on OS X uses weak permissions for configuration files and unspecified other files, which allows local users to suppress emergency notifications or change content via standard filesystem operations.

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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:N/I:L/A:L

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/302544

Source: cret@cert.org

Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/BLUU-A9TJHR

Source: cret@cert.org

Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/302544

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/BLUU-A9TJHR

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

4.4 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.2%

44th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

Affected Vendors

alertus

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