CVE-2007-4649

MicroWorld eScan <9.0.722.1 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2007-4649. PoCs published by Edi Strosar.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages insecure default file permissions in MicroWorld eScan products to escalate privileges locally. By replacing the 'traysser.exe' service executable with a malicious binary, an attacker can achieve SYSTEM-level execution upon service restart.

Description

MicroWorld eScan Virus Control 9.0.722.1, Anti-Virus 9.0.722.1, and Internet Security 9.0.722.1 use weak permissions (Everyone:Full Control) for their installation directory trees, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing application files, as demonstrated by traysser.exe.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Edi Strosar · textlocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/30546

This exploit leverages insecure default file permissions in MicroWorld eScan products to escalate privileges locally. By replacing the 'traysser.exe' service executable with a malicious binary, an attacker can achieve SYSTEM-level execution upon service restart.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: MicroWorld eScan (multiple products, versions 9.0.x and 5.6a)
Auth required
Prerequisites: Local user access · Ability to rename and replace files in the eScan installation directory
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3085
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25493
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/26581
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36367

Scores

EPSS 0.0089
EPSS Percentile 54.7%

Details

CWE
CWE-264
Status published
Products (3)
microworld_technologies/escan_anti-virus 9.0.722.1
microworld_technologies/escan_internet_security 9.0.722.1
microworld_technologies/escan_virus_control 9.0.722.1
Published Aug 31, 2007
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026