Vulnerability identifier: #VU71210

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-47966

CWE-ID:

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability:

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?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?