CVE-2025-3836 in ADAudit Plus
Summary
by MITRE • 05/22/2025
Zohocorp ManageEngine ADAudit Plus versions 8510 and prior are vulnerable to authenticated SQL injection in the logon events aggregate report.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/24/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-3836 affects Zohocorp ManageEngine ADAudit Plus versions 8510 and earlier, presenting a critical security risk through an authenticated SQL injection flaw within the logon events aggregate report functionality. This vulnerability resides in the application's handling of user input within the reporting module, specifically when processing logon event data that is aggregated for display purposes. The flaw allows an authenticated attacker with appropriate privileges to manipulate database queries through crafted input parameters, potentially enabling unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion within the system's underlying database infrastructure.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and improper parameterization within the SQL query construction process. When users generate logon events aggregate reports, the application fails to adequately sanitize or escape user-supplied parameters before incorporating them into database queries. This weakness creates an environment where malicious input can alter the intended query structure, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary SQL commands. The vulnerability is classified as authenticated SQL injection, meaning that an attacker must first establish a valid login session to exploit the flaw, typically requiring access to legitimate user credentials or administrative accounts.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise, potentially enabling attackers to escalate privileges, extract sensitive information from the database, or even gain deeper system access. Given that ADAudit Plus is designed for audit and compliance purposes, the compromised data may include detailed user activity logs, authentication records, and system access information that could be leveraged for further attacks. The vulnerability affects the core reporting functionality, making it particularly dangerous as it could be exploited during routine administrative tasks when users generate various audit reports. Attackers could potentially access confidential user information, system configurations, or audit trail data that should remain protected within the application's database environment.
Organizations utilizing ManageEngine ADAudit Plus versions 8510 or earlier should implement immediate mitigation strategies including applying the vendor-provided security patches or updates as soon as they become available. Network segmentation and access controls should be reinforced to limit exposure, particularly restricting administrative access to only essential personnel. Monitoring for unusual report generation patterns or database query activity could help detect exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws, and represents a significant risk under ATT&CK framework category TA0006 (Credential Access) and TA0002 (Execution) as attackers could potentially escalate privileges and execute malicious code. Additionally, the authenticated nature of the vulnerability requires organizations to strengthen their identity and access management controls, implementing multi-factor authentication and regular credential rotation to minimize potential attack surface.