CVE-2024-46466: ZONECENTRAL · Incorrect Default Permissions
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 4% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Affects
- Windows up to 2024.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 Nov 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
Organizations should immediately audit and modify the access permissions of ZONECENTRAL's dedicated folders to ensure that only authorized users and system processes have access. This involves setting strict ACLs (Access Control Lists) on these directories to prevent unauthorized read or write operations. Administrators should verify the effective permissions using Windows security tools and remove any default permissions that allow access to other users. Additionally, organizations should monitor file access logs for unusual activity related to these folders. Until official patches or updates are released by the vendor, consider isolating systems running vulnerable versions of ZONECENTRAL to trusted users only and restrict local access. Implementing endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions can help detect attempts to exploit this vulnerability. Regularly check for vendor advisories and apply patches promptly once available. Finally, conduct user training to minimize the risk of privilege escalation through local access.
Description
By default, dedicated folders of ZONECENTRAL for Windows up to 2024.3 or up to Q.2021.2 (ANSSI qualification submission) can be accessed by other users to misuse technical files and make them perform tasks with higher privileges. Configuration of ZONECENTRAL has to be modified to prevent this vulnerability.