Vulnerability identifier: #VU14917

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-16833

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Zoho Corporation

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data passed via "q" HTTP POST parameter to "/advsearch.do?SUBREQUEST=XMLHTTP" URL. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted web page and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in 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 updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central: 10.0.271 - 10.0.283

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External links
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149436/ManageEngine-Desktop-Central-10.0.271-Cross-Site-Scripting.html

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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.