CVE-2018-7890

A remote code execution issue was discovered in Zoho ManageEngine Applications Manager before 13.6 (build 13640)

published March 8, 2018

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.6th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
79%
Percentile
99.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ A remote code execution flaw in Zoho ManageEngine could turn your server into a puppet if misconfigured! โšก Think of it like a hotel concierge who doesn't check ID before handing out room keys โ€” any guest could waltz in and access any room without a proper validation! If an attacker exploits this vulnerability, they could execute arbitrary commands on your system, potentially leading to a complete takeover. Imagine malicious scripts running wild in your environment, disturbing the peace and causing chaos.

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel concierge who doesn't check ID before handing out room keys โ€” any guest could waltz in and access any room without a proper validation! This CVE is due to the testCredential.do endpoint, which allows command injection through improperly validated user inputs when interacting with an OfficeSharePointServer. An attacker could leverage this to run harmful PowerShell scripts without any authentication checks.

What to do

If an attacker exploits this vulnerability, they could execute arbitrary commands on your system, potentially leading to a complete takeover. Imagine malicious scripts running wild in your environment, disturbing the peace and causing chaos. To mitigate this risk, update Zoho ManageEngine Applications Manager to version 13.6 (build 13640) or later. It's also a good idea to review and restrict access to the testCredential.do endpoint to trusted sources only. ๐Ÿš€ You've got this! Take these steps and your servers will be much safer in no time! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.78815 ยท 99.6th percentile
Published
2018-03-08T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 MAR 22:00Z
    A remote code execution issue was discovered in Zoho ManageEngine Applications Manager before 13.6 (build 13640)
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