CVE-2016-9488

Name: CVE-2016-9488
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-05T14:29:00.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9488 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ManageEngine Applications Manager versions 12 and 13 before build 13200 suffer from remote SQL injection vulnerabilities. An unauthenticated attacker is able to access the URL /servlet/MenuHandlerServlet, which is vulnerable to SQL injection. EPSS estimates a 4.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ManageEngine Applications Manager versions 12 and 13 before build 13200 suffer from remote SQL injection vulnerabilities. An unauthenticated attacker is able to access the URL /servlet/MenuHandlerServlet, which is vulnerable to SQL injection. The attacker could extract users' password hashes, which are MD5 hashes without salt, and, depending on the database type and its configuration, could also execute operating system commands using SQL queries.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.77%

90.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Manageengine	Applications Manager	12.0
Manageengine	Applications Manager	13.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158554/ManageEngine-Applications-Manager-13-SQL-Injection.html
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Apr/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97394Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142022/ManageEngine-Applications-Manager-12-13-XSS-SQL-Injection-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/security-updates/security-updates-cve-2016-9488.html
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158554/ManageEngine-Applications-Manager-13-SQL-Injection.html
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Apr/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97394Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142022/ManageEngine-Applications-Manager-12-13-XSS-SQL-Injection-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/security-updates/security-updates-cve-2016-9488.html

Timeline

Published: Jun 5, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9488?

How severe is CVE-2016-9488?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9488 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9488?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST