CVE-2014-7863 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 8 Feb 2020 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can read arbitrary files and list directories via the FailOverHelperServlet, exposing sensitive information in ManageEngine products.

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-2014-7863?

CVE-2014-7863 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Applications Manager, published on 8 Feb 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The FailOverHelperServlet (aka FailServlet) servlet in ZOHO ManageEngine Applications Manager before 11.9 build 11912, OpManager 8 through 11.5 build 11400, and IT360 10.5 and earlier does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers and remote authenticated users to (1) read arbitrary files via the fileName parameter in a copyfile operation or (2) obtain sensitive information via a directory listing in a listdirectory operation to servlet/FailOverHelperServlet.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-7863?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Zohocorp Manageengine Applications Manager, Zohocorp Manageengine It360, Zohocorp Manageengine Opmanager.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7863?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-7863 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-2014-7863 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2014-7863 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Metasploit modules and 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-cc9f-r47w-qj8f.