CVE-2014-6037
HighPublic exploitDirectory traversal vulnerability in the agentUpload servlet in ZOHO ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer 9.0 build 9002 and 8.2 build 8020 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a ZIP file which contains an executable file with ..
Published Oct 26, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-6037 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Manageengine Eventlog Analyzer (Zohocorp).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
84%
Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the agentUpload servlet in ZOHO ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer 9.0 build 9002 and 8.2 build 8020 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a ZIP file which contains an executable file with .. (dot dot) sequences in its name, then accessing the executable via a direct request to the file under the web root. Fixed in Build 11072.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Manageengine Eventlog AnalyzerZohocorp | 8.2-8020, 9.0-9002 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 26, 2014
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128102/ManageEngine-EventLog-Analyzer-9.9-Authorization-Code-Execution.html
- exploit20140831 Mogwai Security Advisory MSA-2014-01: ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer Multiple Vulnerabilities
- exploit20140903 Re: Mogwai Security Advisory MSA-2014-01: ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer Multiple Vulnerabilities
- exploit20140903 Re: Mogwai Security Advisory MSA-2014-01: ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer Multiple Vulnerabilities
- exploitMSF eventlog_file_upload.rb
FAQ
Common Questions.
Directory traversal vulnerability in the agentUpload servlet in ZOHO ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer 9.0 build 9002 and 8.2 build 8020 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a ZIP file which contains an executable file with ..
Affected: Manageengine Eventlog Analyzer (Zohocorp) versions 8.2-8020, 9.0-9002. 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.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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