7.5
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-5005: Path Traversal

First published: Tue Oct 21 2014(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in ZOHO ManageEngine Desktop Central (DC) before 9 build 90055 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .. (dot dot) in the fileName parameter in an LFU action to statusUpdate.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ManageEngine Desktop Central<=9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-5005?

    CVE-2014-5005 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-5005?

    To fix CVE-2014-5005, upgrade to the latest version of ZOHO ManageEngine Desktop Central, specifically version 9 or later.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-5005?

    CVE-2014-5005 is a directory traversal vulnerability.

  • What can attackers do exploiting CVE-2014-5005?

    Exploiting CVE-2014-5005 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2014-5005?

    CVE-2014-5005 affects ZOHO ManageEngine Desktop Central versions prior to 9 build 90055.

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