QID 731270

QID 731270: Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central Unrestricted Arbitrary Files Upload 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.

CVE-2018-5341: A missing server-side check on the file type/extension when uploading and modifying scripts.
CVE-2018-5337: A Directory traversal in the SCRIPT_NAME field when modifying existing scripts.
CVE-2018-5338: Missing authentication/authorization for a database query mechanism.

Affected Versions:
Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central 10.0.124 and 10.0.184

QID Detection Logic:
Unauthenticated : This QID sends a GET request to /configurations.do to retrieve the build number of the Desktop Central on the remote target.
Authenticated : (Windows) QID checks for vulnerable version of Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central and Desktop Central MSP using registry path "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\DesktopCentralServer" or "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\DesktopCentralServerMSP"

This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to upload a malicious file to the system without any credentials provided.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
    • Solution
    No patch is released by the vendor as of now. But we strongly recommend the users to upgrade to the latest version of Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central.

    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 731270

    CVE-2018-5341 | CVE-2018-5337 | CVE-2018-5338 |
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