CVE-2018-5353

The custom GINA/CP module in Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus before 5.5 build 5517 allows remote attackers to execute code and escalate privileges via…

published September 29, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
11%
Percentile
95.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An unauthenticated attacker can gain remote code execution without a server check — it’s like a bouncer letting anyone into a VIP area without verifying IDs! Think of it like allowing guests into a fancy restaurant without checking their reservations first. If someone walks in pretending to be a regular, they could upset the entire dining experience! This vulnerability lets an attacker execute code and escalate their privileges. They could potentially hijack the WinLogon.exe process, gaining full control over the system. If Network Level Authentication is not enforced, they can exploit this through RDP, leading to devastating consequences for your network security!

Put simply

Think of it like allowing guests into a fancy restaurant without checking their reservations first. If someone walks in pretending to be a regular, they could upset the entire dining experience! The custom GINA/CP module in Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus prior to build 5517 lacks server authentication, allowing an attacker to spoof the server and gain unauthorized execution rights.

What to do

This vulnerability lets an attacker execute code and escalate their privileges. They could potentially hijack the WinLogon.exe process, gaining full control over the system. If Network Level Authentication is not enforced, they can exploit this through RDP, leading to devastating consequences for your network security! Update Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus to build 5517 or higher to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, ensure that Network Level Authentication is enforced and check your web server’s certificate configuration to prevent spoofing attacks. You’ve got this! With these steps, you'll shore up your defenses in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.11149 · 95.9th percentile
Published
2020-09-29T20:07Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 SEP 20:07Z
    The custom GINA/CP module in Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus before 5.5 build 5517 allows remote attackers to execute code and escalate privileges via…
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