Vulnerability identifier: #VU46733

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Zoho Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in agent message handler, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central: 10.0.200 - 10.0.570

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External links
http://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/hotfix-readme1.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.