QID 376138

Date Published: 2021-12-10

QID 376138: Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central and Desktop Central MSP Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central is an integrated desktop and mobile device management software that helps in managing the servers, laptops, desktops, smart phones and tablets from a central point.

An authentication bypass vulnerability in ManageEngine Desktop Central that could result in remote code execution.

Affected Versions:
For Enterprise:
Builds 10.1.2127.17 and below, upgrade to 10.1.2127.18
Builds 10.1.2128.0 to 10.1.2137.2, upgrade to 10.1.2137.3

For MSP:
Builds 10.1.2127.17 and below, upgrade to 10.1.2127.18
Builds 10.1.2128.0 to 10.1.2137.2, upgrade to 10.1.2137.3

QID Detection Logic:(Authenticated)
This QID checks for vulnerable version of Desktop Central and Desktop Central MSP by checking the build number from the file "product.conf", the location of file is retrieved by registry values.

If exploited, the attackers can gain unauthorized access to the product by sending a specially crafted request leading to remote code execution.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Critical - 10 severity.
  • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to ManageEngine Desktop Central and ManageEngine Desktop Central MSP for information pertaining to this vulnerability.

    CVEs related to QID 376138

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ManageEngine Desktop Central and MSP URL Logo www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/cve-2021-44515-authentication-bypass-filter-configuration.html

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