Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU59675

#VU59675 Improper Authentication in Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central and Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central MSP - CVE-2021-44757

Published: January 18, 2022

Vulnerability identifier: #VU59675

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 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-2021-44757

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central
Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central MSP

Software vendor:
Zoho Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

External links

https://pitstop.manageengine.com/portal/en/community/topic/a-critical-security-patch-released-in-desktop-central-and-desktop-central-msp-for-cve-2021-44757-17-1-2022
https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/hotfix-readme1.html