Advisory Details

November 22nd, 2023

ManageEngine Recovery Manager Plus getEscapedValue Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-23-1719
ZDI-CAN-21173

CVE ID CVE-2023-48646
CVSS SCORE 7.2, AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS ManageEngine
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Recovery Manager Plus
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of ManageEngine Recovery Manager Plus. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the getEscapedValue method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS ManageEngine has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.manageengine.com/ad-recovery-manager/advisory/CVE-2023-48646.html
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2023-06-22 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2023-11-22 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT hir0ot
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