CVE-2021-20136

ManageEngine Log360 Builds < 5235 are affected by an improper access control vulnerability allowing database configuration overwrite

published November 1, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
11%
Percentile
95.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated message is all it takes to mess with your Log360 setup! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel receptionist who accepts any request to change guests’ room keys, allowing someone to walk right into a suite that isn’t theirs. That's what this vulnerability in ManageEngine Log360 allows—a crafty attacker can simply request a change of database without any verification! An attacker could hijack your Log360 instance, overwrite its database configuration, and even force a restart! This could lead to remote code execution, where they could run malicious scripts on your system as if they were the system itself. It's a potential disaster waiting to happen!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel receptionist who accepts any request to change guests’ room keys, allowing someone to walk right into a suite that isn’t theirs. That's what this vulnerability in ManageEngine Log360 allows—a crafty attacker can simply request a change of database without any verification! This vulnerability in ManageEngine Log360 allows remote attackers to send specially crafted messages that can change the backend database to one controlled by the attacker, achieving full control over the Log360 environment on startup.

What to do

An attacker could hijack your Log360 instance, overwrite its database configuration, and even force a restart! This could lead to remote code execution, where they could run malicious scripts on your system as if they were the system itself. It's a potential disaster waiting to happen! To safeguard your system, immediately update to version 5235 or later. Also, ensure that your access controls are properly configured to prevent unauthorized messages from reaching your Log360 instance. Regular audits can help catch these kinds of vulnerabilities before they lead to major issues! You've got this! By taking action now, you can turn the tide and keep your Log360 secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.10787 · 95.8th percentile
Published
2021-11-01T20:55Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 NOV 20:55Z
    ManageEngine Log360 Builds < 5235 are affected by an improper access control vulnerability allowing database configuration overwrite
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