CVE-2018-12999: Input Validation

Published Jun 29, 2018
·
Updated

Incorrect Access Control in AgentTrayIconServlet in Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central 10.0.255 allows attackers to delete certain files on the web server without login by sending a specially crafted request to the server with a computerName=../ substring to the /agenttrayicon URI.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ZohoCorp Manageengine Desktop Central=10.0.255

Event History

Jun 29, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-12999?

CVE-2018-12999 is a vulnerability in Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central 10.0.255 that allows attackers to delete certain files on the web server without login.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12999?

CVE-2018-12999 has a severity rating of 7.5 out of 10, which is considered high.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-12999?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-12999 by sending a specially crafted request to the server with a computerName=../ substring to the /agenttrayicon URI.

4

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-12999?

There is currently no information available about a patch for CVE-2018-12999.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2018-12999?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2018-12999 is 20, which refers to Improper Input Validation.

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