ManageEngine Desktop Central MSP FileUploadServlet computerName File Upload Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

May 7th, 2015
ZDI-15-180 ZDI-CAN-2441

CVE ID

CVSS Score

10.0 AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors

ManageEngine

Affected Products

Destkop Central MSP

Vulnerability Details


This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of ManageEngine Desktop Central MSP. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the FileUploadServlet servlet. The issue lies in the failure to sanitize the filenames uploaded to the servlet. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of SYSTEM.

Additional Details


Upgrade to version 9 build 90142 or higher, to address this vulnerability.


Disclosure Timeline

  • 2014-08-18 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2015-05-07 - Coordinated public release of advisory

Credit

Andrea Micalizzi (rgod)

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