Threat database

Epic Games Unreal Engine up to version 5.8.0 has an insecure default configuration in the LaunchURL Blueprint node, allowing all URL schemes. On Windows, this can lead to execution of local files via ShellExecuteW() when a file:/// URI is used. This vulnerability affects any Unreal Engine game that loads user-generated content with Blueprints, enabling potential command execution from malicious local or remote files. It is classified as CWE-1188 and has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.7.

A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists during the installation of Epic Games Store via the Microsoft Store. A low-privilege user can replace a DLL file during the installation process, which may result in unintended elevation of privileges.

Epic Games Launcher Incorrect Default Permissions Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Epic Games Launcher. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the product installer. The product applies incorrect default permissions to a sensitive folder. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-24329.