CVE-2018-5338

An issue was discovered in Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central 10.0.124 and 10.0.184: missing authentication/authorization for a database query mechanism

published April 18, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
9%
Percentile
95.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A simple database query can go wild! With missing authentication in Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central, attackers could tap into sensitive data without breaking a sweat. 🔍 Think of it like a restaurant's kitchen where any patron can walk in and grab the chef's special recipe without any checks — a recipe for disaster! An attacker could exploit this oversight to access crucial database information, potentially leading to data exposure or unauthorized changes. It's like leaving the front door wide open in a neighborhood with nosy neighbors!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant's kitchen where any patron can walk in and grab the chef's special recipe without any checks — a recipe for disaster! This vulnerability arises from a lack of authentication and authorization checks for a database query mechanism allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this oversight to access crucial database information, potentially leading to data exposure or unauthorized changes. It's like leaving the front door wide open in a neighborhood with nosy neighbors! To mitigate this risk, ensure you upgrade to a secure version of Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central and implement strict authentication and authorization checks on all database queries. Regular audits can also help in identifying similar issues before they become critical! You’ve got this! Strengthen your defenses and keep your data safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.08682 · 95.1th percentile
Published
2018-04-18T08:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 APR 08:00Z
    An issue was discovered in Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central 10.0.124 and 10.0.184: missing authentication/authorization for a database query mechanism
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