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 PolicyResult 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-5136 is high due to the potential for remote code execution.
To fix ZDI-CAN-5136, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Trend Micro for Control Manager.
ZDI-CAN-5136 facilitates remote code execution attacks due to a flaw that allows authentication bypass.
ZDI-CAN-5136 affects Trend Micro Control Manager installations.
Yes, although authentication is required, the existing mechanism can be bypassed, making exploitation easier.