CVE-2014-5007 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 17 Jan 2020 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can write and execute arbitrary files as SYSTEM via directory traversal in the agentLogUploader servlet.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2014-5007?

CVE-2014-5007 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Jan 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the agentLogUploader servlet in ZOHO ManageEngine Desktop Central (DC) and Desktop Central Managed Service Providers (MSP) edition before 9 build 90055 allows remote attackers to write to and execute arbitrary files as SYSTEM via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-5007?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Zohocorp Manageengine Desktop Central, Zohocorp Manageengine Desktop Central Managed Service Providers.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5007?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-5007 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2014-5007 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2014-5007 exists.

Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7f93-hqwq-9wxf.