CVE-2017-16924 Information disclosure in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 19 Feb 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can download unencrypted XML files containing sensitive configuration data like passwords and Wi-Fi keys via predictable URLs.

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-2017-16924?

CVE-2017-16924 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Feb 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Remote Information Disclosure and Escalation of Privileges in ManageEngine Desktop Central MSP 10.0.137 allows attackers to download unencrypted XML files containing all data for configuration policies via a predictable /client-data/<client_id>/collections/##/usermgmt.xml URL, as demonstrated by passwords and Wi-Fi keys. This is fixed in build 100157.

Weakness: CWE-330

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16924?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zohocorp Manageengine Desktop Central.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16924?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16924 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-16924 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16924 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-63qg-58c5-wrff.