Incorrect default Permissions High

This vulnerability occurs when files or directories are created with overly permissive settings, allowing unauthorized access or modification. It poses a risk of data breaches or malicious tampering, as attackers can exploit weak permissions to view, alter, or delete sensitive information. Ensuring correct permissions, such as 0700, 0600, 0750, or 0640, mitigates this risk by restricting access only to authorized users. Properly configuring the umask also prevents unintentional exposure.

Detector ID
c/incorrect-default-permissions@v1.0
Category
Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) external icon