CVE-2016-9488

ManageEngine Applications Manager versions 12 and 13 suffer from remote SQL injection vulnerabilities

Description

ManageEngine Applications Manager versions 12 and 13 before build 13200 suffer from remote SQL injection vulnerabilities. An unauthenticated attacker is able to access the URL /servlet/MenuHandlerServlet, which is vulnerable to SQL injection. The attacker could extract users' password hashes, which are MD5 hashes without salt, and, depending on the database type and its configuration, could also execute operating system commands using SQL queries.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 6.42% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory seclists.org Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com
Affected: ManageEngine Applications Manager
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9488?
CVE-2016-9488 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-9488?
To fix CVE-2016-9488, 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-2016-9488 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-9488 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~6% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-9488?
CVE-2016-9488 affects ManageEngine Applications Manager.
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