CVE-2015-8249 File upload in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can upload and execute arbitrary files via the ConnectionId parameter in ManageEngine Desktop Central.

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-2015-8249?

CVE-2015-8249 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Sep 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The FileUploadServlet class in ManageEngine Desktop Central 9 before build 91093 allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary files via the ConnectionId parameter.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-8249?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Manageengine Desktop Central.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8249?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-8249 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2015-8249 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2015-8249 exists.

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

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c9wc-3x6x-mqrc.

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