CVE-2017-16542 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the name parameter in ManageEngine Applications Manager, potentially accessing or modifying database contents.
- 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-2017-16542?
CVE-2017-16542 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Applications Manager, published on 5 Nov 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Zoho ManageEngine Applications Manager 13 before build 13500 allows Post-authentication SQL injection via the name parameter in a manageApplications.do?method=insert request.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16542?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Zohocorp Manageengine Applications Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16542?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16542 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2017-16542 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16542 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-6xx2-rmx2-ggx8.