CVE-2014-3996Desktop Central SQL Injection
SQL injection vulnerability in the LinkViewFetchServlet servlet in ManageEngine Desktop Central (DC) and Desktop Central Managed Service Providers (MSP) edition before 9 build 90043, Password Manager Pro (PMP) and Password Manager Pro Managed Service Providers (MSP) edition…
Published Dec 5, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-3996 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Desktop Central (Manageengine), It360 (Manageengine), Password Manager Pro (Manageengine).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Desktop Central 9.0, It360 10.3.3, Password Manager Pro 7.0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
38%
Higher than 98.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
53/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
3
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
4
Reports of active use
Description
SQL injection vulnerability in the LinkViewFetchServlet servlet in ManageEngine Desktop Central (DC) and Desktop Central Managed Service Providers (MSP) edition before 9 build 90043, Password Manager Pro (PMP) and Password Manager Pro Managed Service Providers (MSP) edition before 7 build 7003, IT360 and IT360 Managed Service Providers (MSP) edition before 10.3.3 build 10330, and possibly other ManageEngine products, allows remote attackers or remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sv parameter to LinkViewFetchServlet.dat.
Affected Products
6 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop CentralManageengine | See advisory | 9.0 |
| It360Manageengine | See advisory | 10.3.3 |
| Password Manager ProManageengine | See advisory | 7.0 |
Patched Releases
Desktop Central
9.0
It360
10.3.3
Password Manager Pro
7.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 5, 2014
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- exploitpacketstormsecurity.com · ManageEngine-Password-Manager-MetadataServlet.d…
- exploit20140819 [The ManageOwnage Series, part I]: blind SQL injection in two servlets (metasploit module included)
- exploit20140830 Re: [The ManageOwnage Series, part I]: blind SQL injection in two servlets (metasploit module included)
- exploitMSF manage_engine_dc_pmp_sqli.rb
- exploitraw.githubusercontent.com · me_dc_pmp_it360_sqli.txt
FAQ
Common Questions.
SQL injection vulnerability in the LinkViewFetchServlet servlet in ManageEngine Desktop Central (DC) and Desktop Central Managed Service Providers (MSP) edition before 9 build 90043, Password Manager Pro (PMP) and Password Manager Pro Managed Service Providers (MSP) edition before 7 build 7003, IT360 and IT360 Managed…
Affected: Desktop Central (Manageengine); It360 (Manageengine); Password Manager Pro (Manageengine). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Desktop Central 9.0, It360 10.3.3, Password Manager Pro 7.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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