CVE-2018-5339 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 18 Apr 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can bypass database query restrictions in Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central to read or modify data without proper authorization.

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-2018-5339?

CVE-2018-5339 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central 10.0.124 and 10.0.184: insufficient enforcement of database query type restrictions.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5339?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zohocorp Manageengine Desktop Central.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5339?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-5339 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-2018-5339 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-5339 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hphv-vwxm-56c8.