Remote code execution in Zoho ManageEngine OpManager

Published: 2022-07-29 | Updated: 2022-09-05

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2022-37024 CVE-2022-38772
CWE-ID	CWE-477 CWE-78
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software	Zoho ManageEngine OpManager Client/Desktop applications / Other client software
Vendor	Zoho Corporation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Use of Obsolete Function

EUVDB-ID: #VU65901

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-37024

CWE-ID: CWE-477 - Use of Obsolete Function

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to presence of an unused API endpoint, which is prone to OS command injection within the getDNSResolveOption function. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the application and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Zoho ManageEngine OpManager: 12.5 125000 - 12.6 126119

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/help/read-me-complete.html#126120
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1179/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1184/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU66948

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38772

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')