#VU21881 SQL injection in ManageEngine Applications Manager - CVE-2019-11469

Vulnerability identifier: #VU21881

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-11469

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 queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data passed via the "resourceid" parameter in "/jsp/FaultTemplateOptions.jsp". A remote 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 - 14.1 14140

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External links
https://pentest.com.tr/exploits/ManageEngine-App-Manager-14-Auth-Bypass-Remote-Command-Execution.html
https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/security-updates/security-updates-cve-2019-11469.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.