CVE-2016-4889 Missing authorization in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated guest users can access restricted functions due to missing authorization checks in ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2016-4889?

CVE-2016-4889 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Apr 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ZOHO ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus before 9.0 allows remote authenticated guest users to have unspecified impact by leveraging failure to restrict access to unknown functions.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4889?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zohocorp Servicedesk Plus.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4889?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4889 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-2016-4889 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4889 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3p82-57h4-gc59.

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