CVE-2023-35719 Auth bypass in ADSelfService Plus

Medium 6.8 Published 6 Sep 2023 Updated 26 Sep 2024

Physically present attackers can bypass authentication in the GINA client to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-35719?

CVE-2023-35719 is a medium-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Adselfservice Plus, published on 6 Sep 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus GINA Client Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the Password Reset Portal used by the GINA client. The issue results from the lack of proper authentication of data received via HTTP. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication and execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-17009.

Weakness: CWE-345

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-35719?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zohocorp Manageengine Adselfservice Plus.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35719?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-35719 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2023-35719 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-35719 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Zohocorp Manageengine Adselfservice Plus vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qp6r-4xpp-qr2h.