Zoho ManageEngine AssetExplorer 6.2.0 /AssetDef.do ciName/assetName Stored cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Zoho ManageEngine AssetExplorer 6.2.0. It has been rated as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the file /AssetDef.do. This manipulation of the argument ciName/assetName as part of Parameter causes cross site scripting (Stored). This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2018-17596. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Zoho ManageEngine AssetExplorer 6.2.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the file /AssetDef.do. The manipulation of the argument ciName/assetName as part of a Parameter leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability (Stored). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

In Zoho ManageEngine AssetExplorer, a Stored XSS vulnerability was discovered in the 6.2.0 version via the /AssetDef.do ciName or assetName parameter.

The bug was discovered 09/26/2018. The weakness was published 10/02/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at packetstormsecurity.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-17596 since 09/28/2018. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 6 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

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Exploitinginfo

Name: Stored
Class: Cross site scripting / Stored
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

09/26/2018 🔍
09/28/2018 +1 days 🔍
10/02/2018 +4 days 🔍
10/02/2018 +0 days 🔍
10/03/2018 +1 days 🔍
05/20/2023 +1689 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: manageengine.com

Advisory: 149597
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-17596 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-17596
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-124705

Entryinfo

Created: 10/03/2018 07:58
Updated: 05/20/2023 00:46
Changes: 10/03/2018 07:58 (59), 03/29/2020 09:19 (1), 05/20/2023 00:46 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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