Zoho ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager 12.6.165 WebSocket Endpoint missing origin validation in websockets

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Zoho ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager 12.6.165. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component WebSocket Endpoint. Performing a manipulation results in missing origin validation in websockets. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-29505. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Zoho ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager 12.6.165. This affects an unknown function of the component WebSocket Endpoint. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a missing origin validation in websockets vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-1385. The product uses a WebSocket, but it does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in Zoho ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager 12.6.165. The WebSocket endpoint allows Cross-site WebSocket hijacking.

The weakness was published 08/04/2023. The advisory is shared at excellium-services.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-29505 since 04/07/2023. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-33072). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Missing origin validation in websockets
CWE: CWE-1385 / CWE-346 / CWE-345
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Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

04/07/2023 🔍
08/04/2023 +119 days 🔍
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12/10/2025 +859 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: manageengine.com

Advisory: excellium-services.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-29505 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-29505
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-236145
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/04/2023 18:59
Updated: 12/10/2025 09:54
Changes: 08/04/2023 18:59 (47), 08/26/2023 15:48 (11), 05/31/2025 02:47 (16), 12/10/2025 09:54 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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