#VU10156 SQL injection in ManageEngine Applications Manager - CVE-2017-16846

Vulnerability identifier: #VU10156

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-16846

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ManageEngine Applications Manager
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: Zoho Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands in web application database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can submit a specially crafted manageApplications.do?method=AddSubGroup request to vulnerable script and execute arbitrary SQL commands in web application database.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain administrative access to vulnerable web application.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ManageEngine Applications Manager : 13.0

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External links
https://code610.blogspot.com/2017/11/more-sql-injections-in-manageengine.html

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.