This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Trend Micro Control Manager. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the ApplicationStatus method, which is called by the reporting servlet. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the Network Service account.
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Trend Micro Control Manager |
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The severity of ZDI-CAN-5127 is critical due to the potential for remote code execution by attackers.
To fix ZDI-CAN-5127, update your Trend Micro Control Manager to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
ZDI-CAN-5127 facilitates remote code execution attacks against vulnerable installations of Trend Micro Control Manager.
Yes, authentication is required to exploit ZDI-CAN-5127, but the existing mechanism can be bypassed.
ZDI-CAN-5127 affects Trend Micro Control Manager installations.