Vulnerability identifier: #VU75500

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-2291

CWE-ID: CWE-798

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ManageEngine Access Manager Plus
Server applications / Directory software, identity management

Vendor: ManageEngine

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges within the application.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials for PostgreSQL. A local user can modify configuration data and escalate privileges to an Administrative user.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

ManageEngine Access Manager Plus: 4.3 4300 - 4.3 4310

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External links
http://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-16

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.