CVE-2021-40177

Zoho ManageEngine Log360 before Build 5225 allows remote code execution via BCP file overwrite

published August 29, 2021

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
91.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ The ability to overwrite files with just a remote command? That’s a recipe for disaster in Zoho ManageEngine Log360! 🔥 Think of it like a sneaky mail carrier who delivers mail to a wrong address, but instead of just letters, they drop off a whole new set of instructions that can change how the house runs! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the server, which means they could potentially take control of sensitive systems, steal data, or disrupt services. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for any organization relying on Log360 for their logging and monitoring needs.

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky mail carrier who delivers mail to a wrong address, but instead of just letters, they drop off a whole new set of instructions that can change how the house runs! This vulnerability allows remote code execution through a BCP file overwrite in Zoho ManageEngine Log360 versions prior to Build 5225. It essentially lets an attacker replace legitimate files with malicious ones, undermining the integrity of the system.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the server, which means they could potentially take control of sensitive systems, steal data, or disrupt services. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for any organization relying on Log360 for their logging and monitoring needs. To mitigate this vulnerability, upgrade Zoho ManageEngine Log360 to Build 5225 or later immediately. Additionally, review your file permissions and monitoring practices to ensure unauthorized changes are detected promptly. This is fixable! Take these steps to secure your system, and you’ll be back in control in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04603 · 91.6th percentile
Published
2021-08-29T19:17Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 AUG 19:17Z
    Zoho ManageEngine Log360 before Build 5225 allows remote code execution via BCP file overwrite
    cvelistv5