CVE-2024-6748 in OpManager
Summary
by MITRE • 07/29/2024
Zohocorp ManageEngine OpManager, OpManager Plus, OpManager MSP and RMM versions 128317 and below are vulnerable to authenticated SQL injection in the URL monitoring.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/30/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-6748 affects multiple versions of Zohocorp ManageEngine OpManager products including OpManager, OpManager Plus, OpManager MSP, and RMM versions 128317 and below. This authenticated SQL injection flaw exists within the URL monitoring functionality of these network monitoring and management platforms. The affected systems are widely used by enterprises for monitoring network infrastructure, applications, and services, making this vulnerability particularly concerning from a cybersecurity perspective. The vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker with access to the management interface to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database, potentially leading to complete system compromise and unauthorized data access.
The technical implementation of this SQL injection vulnerability stems from improper input validation and sanitization within the URL monitoring component of the ManageEngine OpManager suite. When users configure URL monitoring parameters through the web interface, the application fails to adequately sanitize user-supplied input before incorporating it into SQL queries. This weakness enables an attacker who has obtained valid credentials to manipulate the SQL query execution flow by injecting malicious SQL syntax into monitored URL parameters. The vulnerability is classified as authenticated because exploitation requires prior access to legitimate user accounts, typically with administrative privileges, although this does not make it less dangerous. According to CWE guidelines, this represents a classic SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89) that falls under the category of insecure data handling and insufficient input validation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or modification. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to extract sensitive information from the database including user credentials, network configurations, monitoring data, and potentially system backups. The compromised environment may also serve as a foothold for further lateral movement within the network, especially since ManageEngine OpManager is often used to monitor critical infrastructure components. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges, create backdoor accounts, or modify monitoring configurations to hide their activities. The vulnerability's presence in multiple product variants increases the attack surface significantly, as different organizations may use different versions of the software, making it difficult to ensure comprehensive protection across all systems. This type of vulnerability is particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where the software is used to monitor critical network infrastructure and where database access often contains sensitive operational data.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including updating to the latest versions of ManageEngine OpManager products where patches are available. The vulnerability affects versions 128317 and below, so upgrading to the patched versions is the primary remediation strategy. Network segmentation and access control measures should be enforced to limit the number of users with administrative privileges and reduce the potential impact of credential compromise. Database query parameterization and input validation should be enhanced across all web applications, including implementing proper prepared statements and stored procedures to prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring in the future. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual database access patterns and SQL injection attempts. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems to provide additional layers of protection. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1190 (Exploit Public-Facing Application) and T1071.004 (Application Layer Protocol: DNS) as attackers may use the compromised system to conduct further reconnaissance and data exfiltration activities. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in other network monitoring and management systems.