CVE-2014-7862 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can create administrator accounts in ManageEngine Desktop Central due to missing authorization checks in the DCPluginServelet 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-2014-7862?
CVE-2014-7862 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The DCPluginServelet servlet in ManageEngine Desktop Central and Desktop Central MSP before build 90109 allows remote attackers to create administrator accounts via an addPlugInUser action.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-7862?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Zohocorp Desktop Central.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7862?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-7862 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2014-7862 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2014-7862 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8646-8cww-px2p.