Authentication bypass in Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus MSP

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU71502

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22964

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in the Active Directory/LDAP authentication process for user details imported from LDAP server, when modified manually or through an API. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus MSP: 10600 - 13003

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:zoho_manageengine_servicedesk_plus_msp:10600:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:zoho_manageengine_servicedesk_plus_msp:10601:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:zoho_manageengine_servicedesk_plus_msp:10602:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://manageengine.com
https://www.manageengine.com/products/service-desk-msp/cve-2023-22964.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.