CVE-2024-41140 Improper Authorization

High 8.1 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit improper authorization in the user update function to modify user accounts or escalate privileges in ManageEngine Applications Manager.

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-2024-41140?

CVE-2024-41140 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Applications Manager, published on 29 Jan 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Zohocorp ManageEngine Applications Manager versions 174000 and prior are vulnerable to the incorrect authorization in the update user function.

Weakness: CWE-863

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-41140?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zohocorp Manageengine Applications Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2024-41140?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-41140 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-2024-41140 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-41140 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Zohocorp Manageengine Applications Manager vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-43vj-hhq4-8c72.

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