SB2021090902 - Remote code execution in Zoho ADSelfService Plus



SB2021090902 - Remote code execution in Zoho ADSelfService Plus

Published: September 9, 2021 Updated: November 4, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021090902
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Critical 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-40539)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions to the "/RestAPI/LogonCustomization" and "/RestAPI/Connection" REST API endpoints. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send specially HTTP requests to the aforementioned REST API endpoints and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.