CVE-2016-9498

ManageEngine Applications Manager 12 and 13, allows unserialization of unsafe Java objects

Description

ManageEngine Applications Manager 12 and 13 before build 13200, allows unserialization of unsafe Java objects. The vulnerability can be exploited by remote user without authentication and it allows to execute remote code compromising the application as well as the operating system. As Application Manager's RMI registry is running with privileges of system administrator, by exploiting this vulnerability an attacker gains highest privileges on the underlying operating system.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 75.39% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory manageengine.com
Affected: ManageEngine Applications Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Apr/9 third party advisory mailing list
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97394/ third party advisory vdb entry
https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/security-updates/security-updates-cve-2016-9498.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9498?
CVE-2016-9498 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-9498?
To fix CVE-2016-9498, 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-2016-9498 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-9498 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~75% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-9498?
CVE-2016-9498 affects ManageEngine Applications Manager.
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