CVE-2025-50691
MCSManager Root Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
MCSManager 10.5.3 daemon process runs as a root account by default, and its sensitive data (including tokens and terminal content) is stored in the data directory, readable by all users. Other users on the system can read the daemon's key and use it to log in, leading to privilege escalation.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 22, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 22, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-50691
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Run MCSManager daemon with a non-root user account.
- Restrict access permissions to the MCSManager data directory.
- Review and update MCSManager daemon's security configurations.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-50691.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/MCSManager/MCSManager/pull/1596 | |
| https://github.com/bddjr/bddjr/discussions/9 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 22, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-266 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 22, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description MCSManager 10.5.3 daemon process runs as a root account by default, and its sensitive data (including tokens and terminal content) is stored in the data directory, readable by all users. Other users on the system can read the daemon's key and use it to log in, leading to privilege escalation. Added Reference https://github.com/bddjr/bddjr/discussions/9 Added Reference https://github.com/MCSManager/MCSManager/pull/1596