CVE-2019-12959 Server-side request forgery in n/a

High 8.8 Published 8 Aug 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can exploit SSRF in Zoho ManageEngine AssetExplorer to access internal resources via the ClientUtilServlet.

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-2019-12959?

CVE-2019-12959 is a high-severity server-side request forgery vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Aug 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) exists in Zoho ManageEngine AssetExplorer 6.2.0 and before for the ClientUtilServlet servlet via a URL in a parameter.

Weakness: CWE-918

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-12959?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zohocorp Manageengine Assetexplorer.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12959?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-12959 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and send outbound requests through an allow-list that blocks internal addresses. More about Server-side request forgery.

Is CVE-2019-12959 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-12959 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qhhw-mfx6-cmwx.