Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
LogicalDOC Enterprise versions listed through 7.7.4 allow a logged-in user to change system path settings in a way that can run operating system commands. For businesses, the main risk is takeover of the document-management server and access to sensitive documents if an attacker obtains a low-privileged account.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for any affected LogicalDOC Enterprise deployment. The vulnerability can turn a normal authenticated account into server-level command execution, threatening document confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Technical view
The issue is an authenticated OS command execution flaw tied to binary path manipulation in configurable settings such as antivirus and OCR paths. The CVE maps to CWE-426 and has CVSS 4.0 score 8.7. Public exploit information exists, but the provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation.
Likely exposure
Organizations running LogicalDOC Enterprise 7.1.1 through 7.7.4 are potentially exposed, especially where untrusted users can authenticate or administer system settings. Internet-facing deployments increase risk if credentials are compromised.
Exploitation context
Exploitation requires network access and a valid low-privileged account, with no user interaction. Public exploit material is referenced by ExploitDB, but CISA KEV is false and no provided source confirms active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
The source bundle identifies multiple affected versions and specific configurable path fields, but does not provide a vendor patch reference. Avoid assuming remediation beyond vendor guidance. ExploitDB indicates public exploit availability; do not equate that with active exploitation.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all LogicalDOC Enterprise instances and versions.
- Check LogicalDOC vendor guidance for fixed versions or supported upgrade paths.
- Restrict administrative and system-setting access to trusted administrators only.
- Limit network access to LogicalDOC management interfaces.
- Review accounts and remove unnecessary or stale users.
- Monitor for unexpected changes to antivirus, OCR, and binary path settings.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any deployed version matches the listed affected versions.
- Review configuration history for changed external binary path settings.
- Check application logs for suspicious authenticated settings changes.
- Verify least-privilege access for users who can modify system settings.
- Confirm whether vendor updates or hardening guidance have been applied.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.7 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.7HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-44021CVE reference · exploit
- Official Product HomepageCVE reference · product
- Zero Science Lab Disclosure (ZSL-2018-5452)CVE reference · third-party-advisory
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