CVE-2014-5007: Path Traversal

Published Jan 17, 2020
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in the agentLogUploader servlet in ZOHO ManageEngine Desktop Central (DC) and Desktop Central Managed Service Providers (MSP) edition before 9 build 90055 allows remote attackers to write to and execute arbitrary files as SYSTEM via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter.

Affected Software

2 affected components
ZohoCorp Manageengine Desktop Central>=7.0<=9.0
ZohoCorp Manageengine Desktop Central Managed Service Providers>=7.0<=9.0

Event History

Jan 17, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:59 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2014-5007?

CVE-2014-5007 is a directory traversal vulnerability in ZOHO ManageEngine Desktop Central and Desktop Central Managed Service Providers.

2

How does CVE-2014-5007 affect ZOHO ManageEngine Desktop Central?

CVE-2014-5007 allows remote attackers to write and execute arbitrary files on the affected system.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2014-5007?

CVE-2014-5007 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

4

How do I fix CVE-2014-5007 in ZOHO ManageEngine Desktop Central?

Update ZOHO ManageEngine Desktop Central to version 9 build 90055 or later to fix CVE-2014-5007.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2014-5007?

You can find more information about CVE-2014-5007 in the following references: [http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Aug/88](http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Aug/88) and [https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/remote-code-execution.html](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/remote-code-execution.html).

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