CVE-2017-16924 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

Remote Information Disclosure and Escalation of Privileges in ManageEngine Desktop Central MSP 10.0.137 allows attackers to download unencrypted XML files containing all data for configuration policies via a predictable /client-data/<client_id>/collections/##/usermgmt.xml URL, as demonstrated by passwords and Wi-Fi keys. This is fixed in build 100157.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zohocorp	Manageengine Desktop Central	10.0.137

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-330

References

https://github.com/snoonan77/security-research/blob/master/CVE-2017-16924Third Party Advisory
https://www.manageengine.com/desktop-management-msp/password-encryption-policy-vThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/snoonan77/security-research/blob/master/CVE-2017-16924Third Party Advisory
https://www.manageengine.com/desktop-management-msp/password-encryption-policy-vThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-16924?

CVE-2017-16924 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Remote Information Disclosure and Escalation of Privileges in ManageEngine Desktop Central MSP 10.0.137 allows attackers to download unencrypted XML files containing all data for configuration policie...

How severe is CVE-2017-16924?

CVE-2017-16924 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16924?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Zohocorp Manageengine Desktop Central.