CVE-2014-9371

The NativeAppServlet in ManageEngine Desktop Central MSP before 90075 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JSON object

published December 16, 2014

CVSS
—
EPSS
19%
Percentile
97.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty JSON object is the key to this exploit! In ManageEngine Desktop Central MSP versions before 90075, remote attackers can execute arbitrary code just like that! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef blindly follows a questionable order without verifying it. If someone slips in a dangerous ingredient, the entire dish can turn toxic! An attacker could remotely execute any code they desire, potentially giving them full control of the system. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or even complete system compromise – absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef blindly follows a questionable order without verifying it. If someone slips in a dangerous ingredient, the entire dish can turn toxic! The vulnerability in the NativeAppServlet allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted JSON object, bypassing normal security checks.

What to do

An attacker could remotely execute any code they desire, potentially giving them full control of the system. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or even complete system compromise – absolutely devastating! To protect your systems, immediately patch ManageEngine Desktop Central MSP to version 90075 or later. Additionally, review and restrict incoming JSON objects to ensure only valid requests are processed. You've got this! Implement these fixes and you’ll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.19086 · 97.3th percentile
Published
2014-12-16T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 DEC 18:00Z
    The NativeAppServlet in ManageEngine Desktop Central MSP before 90075 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JSON object
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