CVE-2021-37921

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

published October 7, 2021

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

🚨 An unrestricted file upload in Zoho ManageEngine ADManager Plus opens the door for remote code execution! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant allowing anyone to drop off ingredients without checking what’s inside — that mystery meat could spoil the whole dish! 🍽️ An attacker could slip in a malicious file that lets them run arbitrary code on the server, exposing sensitive data or taking control of the entire system. This could lead to catastrophic breaches, leaving your organization vulnerable to all sorts of attacks!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant allowing anyone to drop off ingredients without checking what’s inside — that mystery meat could spoil the whole dish! 🍽️ This vulnerability allows users to upload files without any checks, which an attacker could exploit to execute harmful code directly on the server, effectively bypassing security measures.

What to do

An attacker could slip in a malicious file that lets them run arbitrary code on the server, exposing sensitive data or taking control of the entire system. This could lead to catastrophic breaches, leaving your organization vulnerable to all sorts of attacks! Patch ADManager Plus to version 7111 or later immediately to close this vulnerability. Additionally, restrict file uploads to only trusted and validated types to bolster security. Conduct a security audit to ensure no unauthorized files are residing on your systems! You’ve got this! Take these steps, and you’ll be on your way to securing your environment in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.10981 · 95.9th percentile
Published
2021-10-07T15:36Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 OCT 15:36Z
    Zoho ManageEngine ADManager Plus version 7110 and prior allows unrestricted file upload which leads to remote code execution
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