CVE-2018-11716

An issue was discovered in Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central before 100230

published July 16, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
14%
Percentile
96.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated GET request on specific ports can expose all your crucial log files — it’s like leaving your diary open on a park bench! Imagine a library where anyone can stroll in and read freely from the archives, uncovering personal information like where you live or your top-secret book reviews. That’s what’s happening here with your log files if you're running an affected version of Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central! An attacker could access sensitive details such as device locations, cleartext passwords, and patching levels simply by knowing the right URL. This could lead to data breaches, identity theft, or even compromise of your network — all without you being any the wiser!

Put simply

Imagine a library where anyone can stroll in and read freely from the archives, uncovering personal information like where you live or your top-secret book reviews. That’s what’s happening here with your log files if you're running an affected version of Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central! This vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote access to sensitive log files through GET requests on ports 8022, 8443, or 8444, resulting in a potential exposure of critical information stored in Desktop Central instances.

What to do

An attacker could access sensitive details such as device locations, cleartext passwords, and patching levels simply by knowing the right URL. This could lead to data breaches, identity theft, or even compromise of your network — all without you being any the wiser! Upgrade Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central to version 100230 or later immediately. Additionally, consider implementing firewall rules to restrict access to these ports from untrusted networks. Regularly audit your logs for any unauthorized access attempts! You’ve got this! By following these steps, you’ll be well on your way to keeping your data secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.14294 · 96.6th percentile
Published
2018-07-16T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 JUL 14:00Z
    An issue was discovered in Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central before 100230
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