CVE-2016-4890

Description

ZOHO ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus before 9.2 uses an insecure method for generating cookies, which makes it easier for attackers to obtain sensitive password information by leveraging access to a cookie.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 3.00% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory jvn.jp Third-Party Advisory jvn.jp Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93216 vdb entry third party advisory
http://jvndb.jvn.jp/en/contents/2016/JVNDB-2016-000171.html vdb entry third party advisory
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN72559412/index.html vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.manageengine.com/products/service-desk/readme-9.2.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4890?
CVE-2016-4890 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-4890?
To fix CVE-2016-4890, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-4890 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-4890 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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