SB2021120606 - Authentication bypass in Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central MSP



SB2021120606 - Authentication bypass in Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central MSP

Published: December 6, 2021 Updated: December 7, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021120606
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-44515)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing authentication requests. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and execute arbitrary code in the Desktop Central server.

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



Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.