CVE-2016-9491

ManageEngine Applications Manager 12 and 13 is vulnerable to privilege escalation due to improper restriction of an XML external entity

Description

ManageEngine Applications Manager 12 and 13 before build 13690 allows an authenticated user, who is able to access /register.do page (most likely limited to administrator), to browse the filesystem and read the system files, including Applications Manager configuration, stored private keys, etc. By default Application Manager is running with administrative privileges, therefore it is possible to access every directory on the underlying operating system.

Categories

4.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.07% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory manageengine.com
Affected: ManageEngine Applications Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9491?
CVE-2016-9491 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-9491?
To fix CVE-2016-9491, 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-2016-9491 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-9491 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-9491?
CVE-2016-9491 affects ManageEngine Applications Manager.
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