CVE-2021-42847

Zoho ManageEngine ADAudit Plus before 7006 allows attackers to write to, and execute, arbitrary files

published November 11, 2021

Patch now

High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.4th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
70%
Percentile
99.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty file execution vulnerability lurks in Zoho ManageEngine ADAudit Plus before version 7006! An attacker can exploit this to write and execute files with ease! Think of it as a restaurant where a waiter can not only bring orders from the kitchen but also swap out the chef’s secret sauce—without anyone checking the ingredients! An attacker could sneak in and execute arbitrary files, leading to data breaches or system compromise. This means malicious scripts could be run, potentially giving an attacker full control over the system, which is definitely not a recipe for success!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where a waiter can not only bring orders from the kitchen but also swap out the chef’s secret sauce—without anyone checking the ingredients! This vulnerability allows attackers to write to and execute arbitrary files on the server, resulting in unauthorized access and potential system exploitation.

What to do

An attacker could sneak in and execute arbitrary files, leading to data breaches or system compromise. This means malicious scripts could be run, potentially giving an attacker full control over the system, which is definitely not a recipe for success! Patch ADAudit Plus to version 7006 or later immediately. Regularly audit your permissions to ensure that unauthorized users don't have access. Implement strict monitoring to detect any suspicious file activities! You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll strengthen your security posture and keep those pesky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.70325 · 99.4th percentile
Published
2021-11-11T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 NOV 00:00Z
    Zoho ManageEngine ADAudit Plus before 7006 allows attackers to write to, and execute, arbitrary files
    cvelistv5