CVE-2018-18475

Zoho ManageEngine OpManager before 12.3 build 123214 allows Unrestricted Arbitrary File Upload

published October 23, 2018

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
20%
Percentile
97.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ An unrestricted file upload vulnerability is lurking in Zoho ManageEngine OpManager before version 12.3 build 123214! This could let attackers upload malicious files with just a few clicks! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it like a restaurant that allows delivery drivers to drop off any dish they want without checking the order. If an attacker gets in, they can serve up something truly harmful โ€” like a dish full of food poisoning! An attacker could exploit this flaw to upload malicious scripts, which could then be executed on the server. This opens the door to a myriad of attacks, from data theft to a complete server takeover, making it a serious risk for your organization.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that allows delivery drivers to drop off any dish they want without checking the order. If an attacker gets in, they can serve up something truly harmful โ€” like a dish full of food poisoning! This vulnerability allows an attacker to upload arbitrary files to the server without proper validation or restrictions, paving the way for potential remote code execution or other malicious activities.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to upload malicious scripts, which could then be executed on the server. This opens the door to a myriad of attacks, from data theft to a complete server takeover, making it a serious risk for your organization. To mitigate this vulnerability, upgrade to OpManager version 12.3 build 123214 or later. Additionally, implement strict file validation and scanning to ensure that only safe files are accepted on the server. Regularly review file upload permissions to limit potential abuse. You've got this! By following these steps, you can secure your system and keep it safe from harm! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.20409 ยท 97.5th percentile
Published
2018-10-23T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 OCT 21:00Z
    Zoho ManageEngine OpManager before 12.3 build 123214 allows Unrestricted Arbitrary File Upload
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