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CVE-2018-17283

HighExploited

Zoho ManageEngine OpManager before 12.3 Build 123196 does not require authentication for /oputilsServlet requests, as demonstrated by a /oputilsServlet?action=getAPIKey request that can be leveraged against Firewall Analyzer to add an admin user via /api/json/v2/admin/addUser or…

Published Sep 21, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2018-17283 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3) affecting Manageengine Opmanager (Zohocorp).
  • It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Sep 21, 2018. No public exploit code is known.
  • EPSS estimates a 66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including Manageengine Opmanager 12.3.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3

7.5

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

66%

Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

2 catalog listings

Public exploit code

None known

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Description

Zoho ManageEngine OpManager before 12.3 Build 123196 does not require authentication for /oputilsServlet requests, as demonstrated by a /oputilsServlet?action=getAPIKey request that can be leveraged against Firewall Analyzer to add an admin user via /api/json/v2/admin/addUser or conduct a SQL Injection attack via the /api/json/device/setManaged name parameter.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
Industry KEV feedJan 6, 2024n/aNot reported
CIRCL KEVSep 21, 2018n/aNot reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Manageengine OpmanagerZohocorpSee advisory12.3

Patched Releases

Manageengine Opmanager

12.3

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Sep 21, 2018

  2. Added to CIRCL KEV

    Sep 21, 2018

  3. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Jan 6, 2024

  4. Last updated

    Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

  • CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

References

7 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

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