CWE Code: 281
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.2
CWE Name:  Improper Preservation of Permissions
Summary: the report-viewing feature in pearson vue certiport console 8 and iqsystem 7 before 2018-06-26 mishandles child processes and consequently launches internet explorer or microsoft edge as administrator, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2018-08-03
Last Modified Date: 2019-10-03