CVE-2017-15358

HIGH

Charles < 4.2.1 - Race Condition

Title source: rule
STIX 2.1

Description

Race condition in the Charles Proxy Settings suid binary in Charles Proxy before 4.2.1 allows local users to gain privileges via vectors involving the --self-repair option.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by Mark Wadham · textlocalmacos
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45107

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45107/

Scores

CVSS v3 7.0
EPSS 0.0029
EPSS Percentile 52.2%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-362
Status published
Products (1)
charlesproxy/charles < 4.2.1
Published Aug 03, 2018
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026