CVE-2021-40175

Zoho ManageEngine Log360 before Build 5219 allows unrestricted file upload with resultant remote code execution

published August 29, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
7%
Percentile
94.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Unrestricted file uploads in Zoho ManageEngine Log360 before Build 5219 are like giving a stranger a key to your house without checking their ID! 🔥 Picture this: a delivery driver drops off packages without verifying the address. That’s exactly what’s happening here—untrusted files can be uploaded and executed without any checks! An attacker could exploit this flaw to upload malicious files and execute remote code, potentially gaining complete control over the system. This is a serious threat, as it opens the door to unauthorized access, data breaches, and system compromise!

Put simply

Picture this: a delivery driver drops off packages without verifying the address. That’s exactly what’s happening here—untrusted files can be uploaded and executed without any checks! This vulnerability allows an attacker to upload arbitrary files, leading to remote code execution due to a lack of validation on the file types being uploaded.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to upload malicious files and execute remote code, potentially gaining complete control over the system. This is a serious threat, as it opens the door to unauthorized access, data breaches, and system compromise! To protect your systems, upgrade to Build 5219 or later immediately. Additionally, implement strict file validation checks to ensure only safe file types are uploaded. Regularly audit your systems for any unauthorized file uploads! You've got this! Stay vigilant and follow these steps to secure your environment! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.07013 · 94.2th percentile
Published
2021-08-29T19:17Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 AUG 19:17Z
    Zoho ManageEngine Log360 before Build 5219 allows unrestricted file upload with resultant remote code execution
    cvelistv5