CVE-2021-37929

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

published October 7, 2021

CVSS
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EPSS
10%
Percentile
95.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Zoho ManageEngine ADManager Plus could open the door to remote code execution! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that allows any delivery driver to drop off food without checking their ID. If they can enter without scrutiny, they could deliver anything, even a surprise package with malicious content! An attacker could exploit this flaw to upload harmful code and execute it on the server, potentially gaining control over the system. This could lead to data breaches, loss of sensitive information, or total system compromise—definitely not the kind of meal ticket you want in your digital kitchen!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that allows any delivery driver to drop off food without checking their ID. If they can enter without scrutiny, they could deliver anything, even a surprise package with malicious content! In ADManager Plus versions 7110 and earlier, the lack of restrictions on file uploads enables attackers to upload any file type, which may include executable code. This oversight allows them to trigger remote code execution when that file is processed by the application.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to upload harmful code and execute it on the server, potentially gaining control over the system. This could lead to data breaches, loss of sensitive information, or total system compromise—definitely not the kind of meal ticket you want in your digital kitchen! Update to the latest version of ADManager Plus immediately to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, implement strict file validation and ensure that only trusted file types are accepted for upload. Regularly review your security policies to avoid similar issues. You've got this! Fix this vulnerability and secure your digital kitchen with confidence! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.09539 · 95.5th percentile
Published
2021-10-07T15:22Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 OCT 15:22Z
    Zoho ManageEngine ADManager Plus version 7110 and prior allows unrestricted file upload which leads to remote code execution
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