CVE-2018-5339

An issue was discovered in Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central 10.0.124 and 10.0.184: insufficient enforcement of database query type restrictions

published April 18, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
7%
Percentile
94.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A casual mistake in database query type handling could lead to some serious mischief! Think of it like a restaurant where the chef mixes up orders — without clear guidelines, a spicy dish might end up in a kid's meal! An attacker could manipulate database queries, potentially accessing or corrupting data they shouldn't be messing with. This could lead to privacy breaches or data integrity issues, making it an issue you definitely want to address!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef mixes up orders — without clear guidelines, a spicy dish might end up in a kid's meal! This vulnerability arises from insufficient enforcement of query type restrictions in Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central versions 10.0.124 and 10.0.184, allowing attackers to perform unintended actions on the database.

What to do

An attacker could manipulate database queries, potentially accessing or corrupting data they shouldn't be messing with. This could lead to privacy breaches or data integrity issues, making it an issue you definitely want to address! To mitigate this, ensure you update to the latest version of Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central. Regularly review your database configurations to enforce strict query type checks. Be proactive in auditing database interactions for any irregularities. You've got this! With a little attention, you can keep your data safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.07324 · 94.3th 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: insufficient enforcement of database query type restrictions
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