CVE-2021-42954: High severity zoho manageengine remote access plus vulnerability

Published Nov 17, 2021
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Updated

Zoho Remote Access Plus Server Windows Desktop Binary fixed from 10.1.2121.1 is affected by incorrect access control. The installation directory is vulnerable to weak file permissions by allowing full control for Windows Everyone user group (non-admin or any guest users), thereby allowing privilege escalation, unauthorized password reset, stealing of sensitive data, access to credentials in plaintext, access to registry values, tampering with configuration files, etc.

Affected Software

4 affected components
All of the following
ZohoCorp Manageengine Remote Access Plus<10.1.2121.1
Microsoft Windows
ZohoCorp Manageengine Remote Access Plus<10.1.2121.1
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Nov 17, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:13 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for Zoho Remote Access Plus Server Windows Desktop Binary?

The vulnerability ID for Zoho Remote Access Plus Server Windows Desktop Binary is CVE-2021-42954.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-42954?

The severity of CVE-2021-42954 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2021-42954?

The affected software for CVE-2021-42954 is Zohocorp Manageengine Remote Access Plus, version up to 10.1.2121.1.

4

What is the description of CVE-2021-42954?

CVE-2021-42954 is a vulnerability in Zoho Remote Access Plus Server Windows Desktop Binary that allows incorrect access control, specifically weak file permissions.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-42954?

To fix CVE-2021-42954, update Zoho Remote Access Plus Server Windows Desktop Binary to version 10.1.2121.1 or later.

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