CVE-2021-37918

Zoho ManageEngine ADManager Plus version 7110 and prior allows unrestricted file upload which leads to remote code execution

published October 7, 2021

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.5th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
74%
Percentile
99.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unrestricted file upload is lurking in Zoho ManageEngine ADManager Plus! This means an attacker could sneak in malicious files without breaking a sweat! 🔥 This vulnerability is like leaving the back door to your server wide open while the front is locked tight—anyone can stroll right in without so much as a knock! It's a classic oversight that could let in all kinds of trouble. If an attacker exploits this flaw, they could execute arbitrary code on your server, leading to total compromise of your system. Imagine them running the show, accessing sensitive data, or even taking down your entire infrastructure—yikes! This could be devastating for any organization relying on ADManager Plus.

Put simply

This vulnerability is like leaving the back door to your server wide open while the front is locked tight—anyone can stroll right in without so much as a knock! It's a classic oversight that could let in all kinds of trouble. CVE-2021-37918 allows remote code execution due to unrestricted file uploads in versions 7110 and prior of Zoho ManageEngine ADManager Plus. This means an attacker can upload any type of file, including malicious scripts, without any checks in place.

What to do

If an attacker exploits this flaw, they could execute arbitrary code on your server, leading to total compromise of your system. Imagine them running the show, accessing sensitive data, or even taking down your entire infrastructure—yikes! This could be devastating for any organization relying on ADManager Plus. To secure your system, immediately upgrade Zoho ManageEngine ADManager Plus to version 7111 or later. Review your upload configurations and ensure strict validation rules are enforced. Regularly audit your file upload functionalities to close any gaps. You've got this! Fixing this vulnerability will make you a security hero in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.73648 · 99.5th percentile
Published
2021-10-07T15:33Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 OCT 15:33Z
    Zoho ManageEngine ADManager Plus version 7110 and prior allows unrestricted file upload which leads to remote code execution
    cvelistv5