CVE-2014-7862
CriticalPublic exploitThe DCPluginServelet servlet in ManageEngine Desktop Central and Desktop Central MSP before build 90109 allows remote attackers to create administrator accounts via an addPlugInUser action.
Published Jan 4, 2018 · Updated Nov 20, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-7862 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3) affecting Desktop Central (Zohocorp).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Desktop Central 90109.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3
9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
81%
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
The DCPluginServelet servlet in ManageEngine Desktop Central and Desktop Central MSP before build 90109 allows remote attackers to create administrator accounts via an addPlugInUser action.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop CentralZohocorp | See advisory | 90109 |
Patched Releases
Desktop Central
90109
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 4, 2018
Last updated
Nov 20, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-264
References
- advisoryhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129769/Desktop-Central-Add-Administrator.html
- advisory20150102 [The ManageOwnage Series, part X]: 0-day administrator account creation in Desktop Central
- advisorydesktopcentral-cve20147862-sec-bypass(99595)
- advisoryhttps://github.com/pedrib/PoC/blob/master/advisories/ManageEngine/me_dc9_admin.txt
- advisoryhttps://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/cve20147862-unauthorized-account-creation.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
The DCPluginServelet servlet in ManageEngine Desktop Central and Desktop Central MSP before build 90109 allows remote attackers to create administrator accounts via an addPlugInUser action.
Affected: Desktop Central (Zohocorp). 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 90109.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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