CVE-2021-20136: Critical severity Zohocorp Manageengine Log360 vulnerability

Published Nov 1, 2021
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Updated

ManageEngine Log360 Builds < 5235 are affected by an improper access control vulnerability allowing database configuration overwrite. An unauthenticated remote attacker can send a specially crafted message to Log360 to change its backend database to an attacker-controlled database and to force Log360 to restart. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to achieve remote code execution by replacing files executed by Log360 on startup.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Zohocorp Manageengine Log360<=5.2
Zohocorp Manageengine Log360=5.3-build5232
Zohocorp Manageengine Log360=5.3-build5233
Zohocorp Manageengine Log360=5.3-build5234

Event History

Nov 1, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:55 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20136?

CVE-2021-20136 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized database configuration changes.

2

How can I fix CVE-2021-20136?

To fix CVE-2021-20136, update ManageEngine Log360 to version 5.3 build 5235 or later.

3

What versions of ManageEngine Log360 are affected by CVE-2021-20136?

ManageEngine Log360 builds prior to 5.3 build 5235, including builds 5232, 5233, and 5234, are affected by CVE-2021-20136.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-20136?

CVE-2021-20136 is an improper access control vulnerability that can allow remote attackers to overwrite database configurations.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2021-20136?

An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit CVE-2021-20136 to manipulate the database configuration of vulnerable Log360 instances.

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