#VU14717 Cross-site scripting in ManageEngine RecoveryManager Plus - CVE-2018-9163

Vulnerability identifier: #VU14717

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-9163

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
ManageEngine RecoveryManager Plus
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Zoho Corporation

Description

Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform XSS attacks.

The vulnerability is caused by an input validation error in Zoho ManageEngine Recovery Manager Plus before 5.3 (Build 5350). A remote non-authenticated attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim's browser in security context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ManageEngine RecoveryManager Plus : 5.3

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External links
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103773
https://gurelahmet.com/cve-2018-9163-zoho-manageengine-recovery-manager-plus-5-3-build-5330-stored-c... 
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44666/
https://www.manageengine.com/ad-recovery-manager/release-notes.html#5350

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.