Incorrect Default Permissions

Property	Value
Language
Severity
CWE	CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions
OWASP	A01:2021 - Broken Access Control
Confidence Level	Medium
Impact Level	Medium
Likelihood Level	Low

Description

The code sets overly permissive file permissions (e.g., allowing write or execute access for group or others), which can let unintended users read or modify sensitive files. Safer defaults like 0o644 restrict write access to the file owner only.

Impact

If exploited, unauthorized users on the system could read, change, or even execute files they shouldn't have access to. This could lead to information leaks, data tampering, or running malicious code, potentially compromising application integrity or user data.