CVE-2015-8249
CriticalPublic exploitThe FileUploadServlet class in ManageEngine Desktop Central 9 before build 91093 allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary files via the ConnectionId parameter.
Published Sep 27, 2017 · Updated May 12, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2015-8249 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3) affecting Desktop Central (Manageengine).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 74% 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 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)
74%
Higher than 99.4% 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 FileUploadServlet class in ManageEngine Desktop Central 9 before build 91093 allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary files via the ConnectionId parameter.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop CentralManageengine | 9.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 27, 2017
Last updated
May 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
References
- advisoryhttp://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/windows/http/manageengine_connectionid_write
- patchhttps://community.rapid7.com/community/infosec/blog/2015/12/14/r7-2015-22-manageengine-desktop-central-9-fileuploadservlet-connectionid-vulnerability-cve-2015-8249
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134806/ManageEngine-Desktop-Central-9-FileUploadServlet-ConnectionId.html
- exploitMSF manageengine_connectionid_write.rb
- exploitExploitDB-38982
FAQ
Common Questions.
The FileUploadServlet class in ManageEngine Desktop Central 9 before build 91093 allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary files via the ConnectionId parameter.
Affected: Desktop Central (Manageengine) versions 9.0. 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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