Vulnerability identifier: #VU71210

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-47966

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Apache Santuario XML Security for Java
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor:

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error in the Apache Santuario, which affects Zoho ManageEngine products, when SAML SSO is enabled. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass authentication process and compromise the affected system.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://www.manageengine.com/security/advisory/CVE/cve-2022-47966.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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.