CVE-2016-9498 ManageEngine Applications Manager 12 and 13, allows unserialization of unsafe Java objects

Critical 9.8 Published 13 Jul 2018 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code and gain system administrator privileges via unsafe Java object deserialization in ManageEngine Applications Manager.

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-2016-9498?

CVE-2016-9498 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Applications Manager, published on 13 Jul 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ManageEngine Applications Manager 12 and 13 before build 13200, allows unserialization of unsafe Java objects. The vulnerability can be exploited by remote user without authentication and it allows to execute remote code compromising the application as well as the operating system. As Application Manager's RMI registry is running with privileges of system administrator, by exploiting this vulnerability an attacker gains highest privileges on the underlying operating system.

Weakness: CWE-502

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9498?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zohocorp Manageengine Applications Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9498?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-9498 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.

Is CVE-2016-9498 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9498 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Zohocorp Manageengine Applications Manager vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c3x4-w2jm-v6m5.