SQL injection in Zoho ManageEngine Applications Manager

1) SQL injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU21871

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-15104

CWE-ID: CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists in "jsp/NewThresholdConfiguration.jsp" due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data passed via the "resourceid" parameter. A remote authenticated attacker can gain the authority of SYSTEM on the server by uploading a malicious file using the "Execute Program Action(s)" feature and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ManageEngine Applications Manager : 12.0 12000 - 14.2 14290

External links

http://pentest.com.tr/exploits/DEFCON-ManageEngine-OpManager-v12-4-Privilege-Escalation-Remote-Command-Execution.html
http://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/security-updates/security-updates-cve-2019-15104.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.